N383KRKORY G. CORNUM SH-3R 1992-07-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

KORY G. CORNUM SH-3R S/N: 3168

Summary

On July 15, 1992, a Kory G. Cornum SH-3R (N383KR) was involved in an accident near Auburn, AL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER INITIATING A MANEUVER FROM LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N383KR.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 15, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92FA138
Location
AUBURN, AL
Event ID
20001211X15038
Coordinates
32.589370, -85.480476
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER INITIATING A MANEUVER FROM LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KORY G. CORNUM
Serial Number
3168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SH-3R SA03
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CORNUM KORY C
Address
RT 1 BOX N321
Status
Deregistered
City
DE FUNIAK SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
FL 32433
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# ATL92FA138