N12VVWILLKINS-WAYNE VARI-VIGGEN 1991-11-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

WILLKINS-WAYNE VARI-VIGGEN S/N: 208

Summary

On November 13, 1991, a Willkins-wayne VARI-VIGGEN (N12VV) was involved in an accident near Erie, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO RECOVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LOW TIME AND EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92DGM01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12VV.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 13, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92DGM01
Location
ERIE, PA
Event ID
20001212X18504
Coordinates
42.129764, -80.139122
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO RECOVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LOW TIME AND EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WILLKINS-WAYNE
Serial Number
208
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
VARI-VIGGEN FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
867 BRYANT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
RAHWAY
State / Zip Code
NJ 07065
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# NYC92DGM01