N17TMSCHREDER RS-15 1992-05-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

SCHREDER RS-15 S/N: 1

Summary

On May 02, 1992, a Schreder RS-15 (N17TM) was involved in an accident near Benton, TN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO THE OPEN FIELD, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORCED LANDING ON THE OBSTACLE LINED ROAD.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17TM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 2, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA093
Location
BENTON, TN
Event ID
20001211X14562
Coordinates
35.170272, -84.650367
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED APPROACH TO THE OPEN FIELD, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORCED LANDING ON THE OBSTACLE LINED ROAD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHREDER
Serial Number
1
Model / ICAO
RS-15

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMALLEY JAMES W
Address
504 N HAVEN LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
CHATTANOOGA
State / Zip Code
TN 37343
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA093