Accident Details
Date
Friday, November 18, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89FA033
Location
SHIRLEY, NY
Event ID
20001213X27334
Coordinates
40.790691, -72.870880
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, DUE TO THE FAILURE (SEPARATION) OF THE RIGHT RUDDER CONTROL CABLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CABLE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8697A
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-2107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
STEWART CHARLES S III
Address
192 TITMUS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MASTIC
State / Zip Code
NY 11950
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# NYC89FA033