Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 6, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA143
Location
LUGOFF, SC
Event ID
20001213X28240
Coordinates
34.220832, -80.680961
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL ON FINAL APPROACH. HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF FLAPS AND THE WIND CONDITIONS WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4985D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
51085
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LUGOFF PARA-FLITE CLUB INC
Address
43 HAILE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020
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# ATL89LA143