N8803EBELLANCA BL-DW-1 1990-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELLANCA BL-DW-1 S/N: DW10022-81

Summary

On May 19, 1990, a Bellanca BL-DW-1 (N8803E) was involved in an incident near Petersberg, TX. 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: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AS THE RESULT OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH A DUST DEVIL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DQG02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8803E.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 19, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DQG02
Location
PETERSBERG, TX
Event ID
20001212X23140
Coordinates
33.869674, -101.590843
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AS THE RESULT OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH A DUST DEVIL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
DW10022-81
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
BL-DW-1 UH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EAGLE AIRCRAFT CO
Address
1755 WESTGATE DR PO BOX 4127
Status
Deregistered
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83704
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# FTW90DQG02