Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 8, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA034
Location
LOVINGSTON, VA
Event ID
20001212X22864
Coordinates
37.580959, -79.050674
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT FAILURE TO CLIMB OUT OF GROUND EFFECT BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE AIRSPEED. FACTOR WAS UNFAVORABLE WIND AT TAKEOFF.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8874D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-6048
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SAUNDERS LARRY D
Address
RT 5 BOX 117
Status
Deregistered
City
AMHERST
State / Zip Code
VA 24521
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# BFO90LA034