N891LHHARDY RV-4 1990-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HARDY RV-4 S/N: 92

Summary

On April 23, 1990, a Hardy RV-4 (N891LH) was involved in an incident near Kitty Hawk, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90DMG02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N891LH.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 23, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90DMG02
Location
KITTY HAWK, NC
Event ID
20001212X22845
Coordinates
36.069698, -75.709114
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HARDY
Serial Number
92
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ATL90DMG02