N8514SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS 1991-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS S/N: 54

Summary

On July 27, 1991, a Schempp-hirth CIRRUS (N8514) was involved in an incident near Sealy, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT ON APPROACH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA132. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8514.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 27, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA132
Location
SEALY, TX
Event ID
20001212X17565
Coordinates
29.769361, -96.150070
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT ON APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
54
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
CIRRUS FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STONER LESLIE L
Address
8214 WOOD DOWNE
Status
Deregistered
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77040
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# FTW91LA132