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
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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