Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 19, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA167
Location
HUDSON, NY
Event ID
20001212X23807
Coordinates
42.249435, -73.780937
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A REJECTED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT, A VARIABLE WIND, AND LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N15595
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7305094
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEUNG HENRY C DBA
Address
216 FIRETOWN ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
SIMSBURY
State / Zip Code
CT 06070
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# NYC90LA167