Summary
On December 12, 1991, a Grumman AA1B (N8859L) was involved in an accident near Spur, TX. The accident resulted in 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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8859L.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 12, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA042
Location
SPUR, TX
Event ID
20001212X18602
Coordinates
33.470638, -100.849693
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WINZER JAMES W
Address
RT 1 BOX 136
Status
Deregistered
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
LA 71040
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# FTW92LA042