Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 28, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA116
Location
ATHENS, NY
Event ID
20001212X23270
Coordinates
42.260829, -73.809608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT STALL WHEN THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND THE PILOT HUNG ONTO THE CONTROL WHEEL, RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N77WC
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOLLINGSWORTH JAMES P
Address
5961 SW 81 ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTH MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33143
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# NYC90LA116