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Substantial
Serious

BEECH B90 S/N: LJ-459

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 20, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA183
Location
WAYNESVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001212X17672
Coordinates
39.530414, -84.079154
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SHROUD LINES FROM THE PARACHUTE CUTTING THROUGH THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND DEFORMING THE LEFT ELEVATOR AFTER THE JUMPER HAD AN UNCOMMANDED DEPLOYMENT OF HIS RESERVE PARACHUTE AND WAS PULLED FROM THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LJ-459
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
B90 BE9L
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
9
FAA Model
B90

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MULLINS MICHAEL
Address
23000 SUSSEX HWY # 155
City
SEAFORD
State / Zip Code
DE 19973-5866
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# NYC91LA183