N7128DMORRIS AVID FLYER 1990-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

MORRIS AVID FLYER S/N: 495

Summary

On September 09, 1990, a Morris AVID FLYER (N7128D) was involved in an accident near Kerens, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S EXTENSION OF FULL FLAPERONS BEFORE DESCENDING TO THE PROPER ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DPA08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7128D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DPA08
Location
KERENS, TX
Event ID
20001212X24254
Coordinates
32.129066, -96.220535
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S EXTENSION OF FULL FLAPERONS BEFORE DESCENDING TO THE PROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MORRIS
Serial Number
495
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
AVID FLYER FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MORRIS JOE M
Address
PO BOX 177
Status
Deregistered
City
POWELL
State / Zip Code
TX 75153
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# FTW90DPA08