Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 31, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90FA089
Location
SODDY-DAISY, TN
Event ID
20001212X22659
Coordinates
35.260704, -85.169425
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FATIGUE INDUCED FAILURE OF THE COLLECTIVE PITCH PUSH ROD (ADJUSTABLE) DURING FLIGHT, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROVIDE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE AND HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N94496
Make
HILLER
Serial Number
1341
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
STANFIELD GLENDA P
Address
1222 THRASHER PIKE PO BOX 863
Status
Deregistered
City
HIXSON
State / Zip Code
TN 37343
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# ATL90FA089