N1124S

Destroyed
Serious

SCHWEIZER I-26E S/N: 512

Summary

On May 28, 1989, a Schweizer I-26E (N1124S) was involved in an accident near Churchville, MD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE WING CONTACTING THE GROUND AND THE GLIDER CARTWHEELING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1124S.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 28, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA037
Location
CHURCHVILLE, MD
Event ID
20001213X28254
Coordinates
39.559005, -76.239616
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE WING CONTACTING THE GROUND AND THE GLIDER CARTWHEELING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
512
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
I-26E H269
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
QUEST AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
1608 E LA DONNA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TEMPE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85283-3126
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# BFO89LA037