N29X

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA S550 S/N: S550-0096

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 27, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA092
Location
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Event ID
20001213X27793
Coordinates
41.679714, -73.859405
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE POWERPLANT CONTROLS, WHICH RESULTED IN ACTUATION (TRIPPING) OF THE REVERSE LOAD LIMITERS ON THE THRUST REVERSERS AND SUBSEQUENT REDUCTION OF AVAILABLE POWER IN BOTH ENGINES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE, EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND IMPROPER FLARE DURING THE LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N29X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
S550-0096
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
S550 C550
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHMITT RUDY
Address
30800 OLYMPUS
Status
Deregistered
City
BULVERDE
State / Zip Code
TX 78163-2735
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# NYC89FA092