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
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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