N44EDChristen Industries EAGLE II 1990-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Christen Industries EAGLE II S/N: HUMPHREY

Summary

On August 07, 1990, a Christen Industries EAGLE II (N44ED) was involved in an accident near Milwaukee, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL, HIS MISJUDGMENT OF PROPER GLIDEPATH AND HIS NOT PERFORMING A TIMELY GO-AROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEP08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44ED.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 7, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEP08
Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Event ID
20001212X23915
Coordinates
42.979766, -87.900764
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL, HIS MISJUDGMENT OF PROPER GLIDEPATH AND HIS NOT PERFORMING A TIMELY GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES
Serial Number
HUMPHREY
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
EAGLE II EAGL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OSTERMEIER ANTON
Address
2206 MANTEL LN
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA ANA
State / Zip Code
CA 92701
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# CHI90DEP08