Accident Details
Date
Monday, February 19, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90DIG01
Location
CABINS, WV
Event ID
20001212X22512
Coordinates
39.059394, -78.959503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO DETECT AND REMAIN CLEAR OF THE POWER LINE WHICH CROSSED THE FIELD IN WHICH HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MODERATE TO SEVERE TURBULENCE IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LEONARD STEVEN E
Address
11117 W WESTLAWN ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67212-6411
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# BFO90DIG01