Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 16, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92DEG01
Location
WILKSVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001212X18647
Coordinates
39.159641, -82.369445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE RESTRICTED VISIBILITY OF THE PILOT DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSHIELD AND HIS GOGGLES, WHICH RESULTED IN A TREE STRIKE AND UNCONTROLLED TOUCHDOWN, DURING THE EXECUTION OF A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A CLOGGED CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE, THE LACK OF A WHISTLE SLOT ON THE CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE, AND THE TREES.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9601
Make
DEVENPORT
Serial Number
1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOLGATE JACK F
Address
205 RAY BRIDGE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HATTIESBURG
State / Zip Code
MS 39402
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# NYC92DEG01