Accident Details
Date
Thursday, April 26, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DNA02
Location
MARION, MA
Event ID
20001212X23005
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8591F
Make
BELL
Serial Number
7812
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PIPER EAST INC
Address
6 INDUSTRIAL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LONDONDERRY
State / Zip Code
NH 03053
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# NYC90DNA02