Summary
On September 20, 1991, a Champion 7-GCB (N9908Y) was involved in an accident near Frankston, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE GROUND PERSON DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA163. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9908Y.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 20, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA163
Location
FRANKSTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X18099
Coordinates
32.050865, -95.500801
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE GROUND PERSON DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
7-GCB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AERONCA 7GCB
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NICKERSON WILLIAM L
Address
55 TALL TALE TRL
City
LIBBY
State / Zip Code
MT 59923-2343
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# FTW91LA163