Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 11, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA256
Location
VALPARAISO, IN
Event ID
20001212X17819
Coordinates
41.470561, -87.050018
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE (DESIGN CHANGE) PERFORMED BY AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON (PILOT IN COMMAND).
Aircraft Information
Registration
N45WB
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
4457
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BOKODI WILLIAM F
Address
820 N CLINE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
GRIFFITH
State / Zip Code
IN 46319
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# CHI91LA256