N232RADASSAULT/SUD FAN JET FALCON D 1989-02-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

DASSAULT/SUD FAN JET FALCON D S/N: 232

Summary

On February 15, 1989, a Dassault/sud FAN JET FALCON D (N232RA) was involved in an accident near Binghamton, NY. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS AND FAILURE OF THE DRAG CHUTE TO PROPERLY OPEN AFTER IT WAS DEPLOYED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N232RA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 15, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA085
Location
BINGHAMTON, NY
Event ID
20001213X27789
Coordinates
42.089851, -75.969848
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT(S). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS AND FAILURE OF THE DRAG CHUTE TO PROPERLY OPEN AFTER IT WAS DEPLOYED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DASSAULT/SUD
Serial Number
232
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
FAN JET FALCON D R2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RELIANT AIRLINES INC
Address
BOX 827 WILLOW RUN ARPT
Status
Deregistered
City
YPSILANTI
State / Zip Code
MI 48197
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# NYC89FA085