N15HB

Substantial
None

NORTH AMERICAN SNJ-5 S/N: 91952

Summary

On April 13, 1989, a North American SNJ-5 (N15HB) was involved in an incident near Lakeland, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15HB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 13, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA130
Location
LAKELAND, FL
Event ID
20001213X28152
Coordinates
28.039304, -81.899627
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
91952
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SNJ-5 B25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SNJ-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HATCHELL THOMAS R
Address
714 WINGOVER DR AIRE ACRES SD
City
TIMMONSVILLE
State / Zip Code
SC 29161
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# MIA89LA130