N7176JHILVETY CWII 1990-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HILVETY CWII S/N: CH20989CW045

Summary

On August 03, 1990, a Hilvety CWII (N7176J) was involved in an accident near Moweaqua, IL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED AND STALLING THE AIRPLANE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE COURSE FOR A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY REINSTALL SPARK PLUG CABLES DURING SERVICING CONDUCTED PRIOR TO FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEV08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7176J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 3, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEV08
Location
MOWEAQUA, IL
Event ID
20001212X23921
Coordinates
39.620243, -89.010894
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED AND STALLING THE AIRPLANE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE COURSE FOR A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY REINSTALL SPARK PLUG CABLES DURING SERVICING CONDUCTED PRIOR TO FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HILVETY
Serial Number
CH20989CW045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
CWII SBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ORANGE BLOSSOM BALLOONS INC
Address
11506 LAKE WILLIS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32821-9309
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# CHI90DEV08