Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 18, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88DEC01
Location
BRIGHTON, MI
Event ID
20001213X25420
Coordinates
42.529949, -83.779182
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (TREES AND A LAKE) ENCOUNTERED DURING A FORCED LANDING MADE NECESSARY BY THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S POWERPLANT DURING AND ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND. THE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE IT SANK; THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBMERGED FOR OVER 20 HOURS BEFORE IT WAS SALVAGED FROM THE LAKE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2326L
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-152
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LADEMANN DON A
Address
2985 MORAINE DRVIE
Status
Deregistered
City
BRIGHTON
State / Zip Code
MI 48116
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# CHI88DEC01