Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 7, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91DEK01
Location
MARION, OH
Event ID
20001212X18156
Coordinates
40.579345, -83.120193
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SEPARATION BEHIND A DEPARTING LARGER AIRCRAFT RESULTED IN TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER & SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N42784
Make
TIMOTHY WINGATE
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
S-7 COURIER
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CENTURION FLIGHT CENTER INC
Address
KENT COUNTY AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
MI 49508
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# NYC91DEK01