N42784TIMOTHY WINGATE S-7 COURIER 1991-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

TIMOTHY WINGATE S-7 COURIER

Summary

On September 07, 1991, a Timothy Wingate S-7 COURIER (N42784) was involved in an accident near Marion, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SEPARATION BEHIND A DEPARTING LARGER AIRCRAFT RESULTED IN TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER & SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91DEK01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42784.

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
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