Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 15, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA129
Location
GRATIS, OH
Event ID
20001213X28033
Coordinates
39.649589, -84.530403
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FOREIGN MATERIAL (BIRD NEST) IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT OR INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE IT DURING THEIR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WERE FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N757HJ
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15279750
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOWARD EARNIE F
Address
3601 DETROIT AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45416
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# ATL89LA129