Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 1, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA137
Location
LOUISVILLE, KY
Event ID
20001211X15489
Coordinates
38.219425, -85.680229
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER, AND THE FAILURE OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE FOR THE PROSPECTIVE BUYER, AND THE LACK OF A RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N983DB
Make
DONALD L. BETCHAN
Serial Number
3844
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
POWELL HAYWARD L
Address
4900 18 MILE CREEK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTPORT
State / Zip Code
KY 40077
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# NYC92LA137