N896JC

Substantial
None

STEELE ACROSPORT II S/N: 689

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 3, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DFJ01
Location
PENN YAN, NY
Event ID
20001212X22476
Coordinates
42.660182, -77.050796
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE & THE SNOWBANK WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N896JC
Make
STEELE
Serial Number
689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
ACROSPORT II SBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BROWN JAMES A
Address
17 SEEKINS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BATH
State / Zip Code
ME 04530-2328
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# NYC90DFJ01