Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 16, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA107
Location
SWAINSBORO, GA
Event ID
20001213X27838
Coordinates
32.590744, -82.330680
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND AT AN UNLIGHTED AIRSTRIP IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, AND HER SUBSEQUENT, INADVERTENT SELECTIONOF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BORDERING THE RUNWAY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N73944
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267760
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AIRCRAFT & HELICOPTER SUPPLIES INC
Address
11641 PENDLETON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SUN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 91352
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# ATL89LA107