Summary
On June 26, 1990, a Hiller 12-E (N62397) was involved in an incident near Watson, MN. 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: PILOT MISJUDGED HIS FLARE AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62397.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 26, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA138
Location
WATSON, MN
Event ID
20001212X23508
Coordinates
45.040687, -95.829269
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
PILOT MISJUDGED HIS FLARE AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BONANZA VALLEY AVIATION INC
Address
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
BENSON
State / Zip Code
MN 56215
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# MKC90LA138