N371FZ

Substantial
Serious

ZENGEL RV-4 S/N: 371

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 5, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DCA01
Location
COLUMBIA, IL
Event ID
20001212X23089
Coordinates
38.450893, -90.220214
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