Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DTK02
Location
HECLA, SD
Event ID
20001212X17480
Coordinates
45.880275, -98.149345
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AS HE ATTEMPTED TO JETTISON A LOAD OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL AFTER THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE AN ATTEMPTED DOWNWIND TAKEOFF BY THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9399G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801474T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
COUNTRY AIR SERVICE INC
Address
RURAL ROUTE 1 PO BOX 32
Status
Deregistered
City
HECLA
State / Zip Code
SD 57446
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# CHI91DTK02