Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 22, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA073
Location
BRAZIL, IN
Event ID
20001213X28063
Coordinates
39.519855, -87.119667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A PROPER GLIDEPATH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION, THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY, AND HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2601A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0771
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WYNN DAVID B DBA
Address
ROUTE 17 PO BOX 257
Status
Deregistered
City
BRAZIL
State / Zip Code
IN 47834
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# CHI89LA073