Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 17, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA051
Location
CONROE , TX
Event ID
20001213X27726
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO FATIGUE. THE LOW CEILING, DARK NIGHT, AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3976W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-942
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BRILL CHARLES F
Address
6619 GARDEN CANYON DR
Status
Deregistered
City
KATY
State / Zip Code
TX 77449
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# FTW89LA051