Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 16, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA031
Location
PAINESVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001212X18514
Coordinates
41.720676, -81.239349
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF PROPER RADIO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9637M
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670108
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH HARRY E
Address
2683 ANTIOCH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PERRY
State / Zip Code
OH 44081
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# NYC92LA031