N376GC

Substantial
Minor

GEORGE A CHAFFEE KITFOX II S/N: 376

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 24, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA115
Location
SHELBURNE, VT
Event ID
20001211X15082
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION TO AN OPEN DOOR, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N376GC
Make
GEORGE A CHAFFEE
Serial Number
376
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
KITFOX II BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHAFFEE GEORGE A
Address
RR 1 BOX 1657 E
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
VT 05445
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# BFO92LA115