Summary
On June 01, 1992, a Bellanca 17-30A (N8230R) was involved in an accident near El Campo, TX. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8230R.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 1, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA145
Location
EL CAMPO, TX
Event ID
20001211X14855
Coordinates
29.189908, -96.270439
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
17-30A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH HOWARD C
Address
PO BOX 489
Status
Deregistered
City
RYE
State / Zip Code
TX 77369
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# FTW92FA145