Summary
On May 14, 1989, a Avions Max Holste MH 1521 (N163MH) was involved in an incident near Big Rapids, MI. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE THE VARIABLE/GUSTY/CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N163MH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE THE VARIABLE/GUSTY/CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89LA088