N131JT

Substantial
Fatal

VOLKSPLANE VP-1 S/N: 1902

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 8, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI89DET01
Location
COLDWATER, MI
Event ID
20001213X27000
Coordinates
41.940631, -85.000968
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A STALL WITH ENTRY INTO THE INCIPIENT STAGE OF A SPIN WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N131JT
Make
VOLKSPLANE
Serial Number
1902
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
VP-1 VM1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TOMSON JERRY M
Address
540 E LOCKWOOD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
COLDWATER
State / Zip Code
MI 49036
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# CHI89DET01