N17116

Substantial
Minor

STINSON SR8C S/N: 9801

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 20, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA014
Location
LAKEVILLE, MA
Event ID
20001212X24532
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE ABOVE THE LAKE WATER AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. FACTOR'S RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CALM WINDS CAUSING THE LAKE WATER TO BE GLASSY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
9801
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1936
Model / ICAO
SR8C S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
SR-8C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DEXTER FRED H
Address
18954 62ND PLACE
City
LIVE OAK
State / Zip Code
FL 32060
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# NYC91LA014