N77721Funk, D.D. Aviation Co. B-85C 1990-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

Funk, D.D. Aviation Co. B-85C S/N: 351

Summary

On July 08, 1990, a Funk, D.d. Aviation Co. B-85C (N77721) was involved in an accident near White Cloud, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PASSENGERS DISREGARD OF THE PILOT'S INSTRUCTIONS AND HER FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEM06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77721.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 8, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEM06
Location
WHITE CLOUD, MI
Event ID
20001212X23615
Coordinates
43.550914, -85.770332
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PASSENGERS DISREGARD OF THE PILOT'S INSTRUCTIONS AND HER FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FUNK, D.D. AVIATION CO.
Serial Number
351
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
B-85C FNKB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
B85C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COOPER WALTER O
Address
18108 SWITZER RD
City
DEFIANCE
State / Zip Code
OH 43512-9729
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# CHI90DEM06