N504JTTHIESSEN RV-4 1989-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

THIESSEN RV-4 S/N: RV-4

Summary

On April 07, 1989, a Thiessen RV-4 (N504JT) was involved in an incident near Independence, OR. 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: FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION LINE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N504JT.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 7, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA066
Location
INDEPENDENCE, OR
Event ID
20001213X28204
Coordinates
44.830211, -123.200805
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION LINE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THIESSEN
Serial Number
RV-4
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
RV-4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WEISS SCOTT A
Address
946 WINDSONG LN
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN JACINTO
State / Zip Code
CA 92582-6210
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# SEA89LA066