Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 7, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA91FA008
Location
KISSIMMEE, FL
Event ID
20001212X24499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
MALFUNCTION OF BOTH MAGNETOS DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE COILS, FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE ON AN APPROACH FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OBSTRUCTION (TREE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA, AND DIVERSION OF THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WHILE APPROACHING TO LAND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1389W
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
2667
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BLENDERMANN LOUIS G
Address
12105 N EDGEWATER DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKE PARK
State / Zip Code
FL 33410
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# MIA91FA008