N75AAIRNEW, INC. QUESTAIR 1991-07-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

AIRNEW, INC. QUESTAIR S/N: 15

Summary

On July 10, 1991, a Airnew, Inc. QUESTAIR (N75A) was involved in an accident near Lincoln Park, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR FORK, WHICH CAUSED THE PILOT TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND VEER OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91DHM01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N75A.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 10, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91DHM01
Location
LINCOLN PARK, NJ
Event ID
20001212X17643
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR FORK, WHICH CAUSED THE PILOT TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND VEER OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRNEW, INC.
Serial Number
15
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
QUESTAIR D25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RICHARDSON FRANCIS A
Address
2608 W JOHNSON
Status
Deregistered
City
DENISON
State / Zip Code
TX 75020
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# NYC91DHM01