N38189BEECH 77 1991-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH 77 S/N: WA-226

Summary

On August 14, 1991, a Beech 77 (N38189) was involved in an accident near Mosinee, WI. 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: THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE GRASSY RUNWAY (FARM FIELD).

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38189.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA265
Location
MOSINEE, WI
Event ID
20001212X17825
Coordinates
44.779930, -89.679725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE GRASSY RUNWAY (FARM FIELD).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
WA-226
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
77 BE77
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STRAND PETER F
Address
4881 N SWAN ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
MILWAUKEE
State / Zip Code
WI 53225
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# CHI91LA265