N3604YAEROSTAR AX-9 - S-66A 1992-05-24 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

AEROSTAR AX-9 - S-66A S/N: S66A-3034

Summary

On May 24, 1992, a Aerostar AX-9 - S-66A (N3604Y) was involved in an accident near Southhampton, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 5 people uninjured out of 6 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT USED AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3604Y.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 24, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA082
Location
SOUTHHAMPTON, NJ
Event ID
20001211X14606
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT USED AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR
Serial Number
S66A-3034
Model / ICAO
AX-9 - S-66A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLACK TIE BALLOONS INC
Address
320 RED LION ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTHAMPTON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08088
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# BFO92LA082