N642JBBRIDGES LONG-EZ 1989-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BRIDGES LONG-EZ S/N: LE-6996

Summary

On April 23, 1989, a Bridges LONG-EZ (N642JB) was involved in an accident near Rochester Hills, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND NOSE GEAR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEC04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N642JB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 23, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEC04
Location
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
Event ID
20001213X28050
Coordinates
42.849174, -82.679969
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND NOSE GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BRIDGES
Serial Number
LE-6996
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
LONG-EZ FK9
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRIDGES JOHN E
Address
18040 N 13TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85022
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# CHI89DEC04