N51LMASON HUMMEL BIRD 1990-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MASON HUMMEL BIRD S/N: NCC1701

Summary

On June 10, 1990, a Mason HUMMEL BIRD (N51L) was involved in an accident near Lumberton, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE RUDDER ATTACH BOLT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90FHD01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 10, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90FHD01
Location
LUMBERTON, NJ
Event ID
20001212X23517
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE RUDDER ATTACH BOLT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MASON
Serial Number
NCC1701
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
HUMMEL BIRD FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MASON LARRY L
Address
602 W LAKESHORE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BROWNS MILLS
State / Zip Code
NJ 08015
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# NYC90FHD01