Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 29, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA096
Location
FRANKFORT, IL
Event ID
20001213X28275
Coordinates
41.490226, -87.829132
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSS/TAILWIND CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4980J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-30733
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PICKETT RONALD E
Address
8130 SOUTH WOLF RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LAGRANGE
State / Zip Code
IL 60525
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# CHI89LA096