N371FZZENGEL RV-4 1990-05-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ZENGEL RV-4 S/N: 371

Summary

On May 05, 1990, a Zengel RV-4 (N371FZ) was involved in an accident near Columbia, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH TO TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DCA01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N371FZ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 5, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DCA01
Location
COLUMBIA, IL
Event ID
20001212X23089
Coordinates
38.450893, -90.220214
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH TO TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZENGEL
Serial Number
371
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
RV-4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV 4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERKAN MICHAEL B
Address
3223 CEDAR RIDGE LN
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
IL 62298-6041
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# CHI90DCA01