Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 3, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90DEV08
Location
MOWEAQUA, IL
Event ID
20001212X23921
Coordinates
39.620243, -89.010894
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
N7176J
Make
HILVETY
Serial Number
CH20989CW045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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