N5481LRyan PT-22A 1990-08-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Ryan PT-22A S/N: 1861

Summary

On August 29, 1990, a Ryan PT-22A (N5481L) was involved in an incident near Greenville, MI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: SEPARATION OF A LOOSE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY IN FLIGHT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE EXECUTION OF A FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA249. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5481L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 29, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA249
Location
GREENVILLE, MI
Event ID
20001212X23965
Coordinates
43.169467, -85.249404
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

SEPARATION OF A LOOSE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY IN FLIGHT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE EXECUTION OF A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RYAN
Serial Number
1861
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PT-22A PT22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KALAMAZOO AVIATION HISTORY MUSEUM
Address
6151 PORTAGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTAGE
State / Zip Code
MI 49002-3003
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# CHI90LA249