N52KPFISHER FT101 1991-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

FISHER FT101 S/N: KP-1

Summary

On August 19, 1991, a Fisher FT101 (N52KP) was involved in an accident near Sparta, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE TURN BACK TOWARDS THE RUNWAY AND THE STALL/SPIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DEM08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N52KP.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 19, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DEM08
Location
SPARTA, MI
Event ID
20001212X17793
Coordinates
43.150047, -85.699554
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE TURN BACK TOWARDS THE RUNWAY AND THE STALL/SPIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FISHER
Serial Number
KP-1
Model / ICAO
FT101

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PORRITT KENNETH H
Address
3606 68TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CALEDONIA
State / Zip Code
MI 49316
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# CHI91DEM08