Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA115
Location
ST. XAVIER, MT
Event ID
20001213X28291
Coordinates
45.410930, -107.879898
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER TWO PISTON. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DURTSCHI JAY W
Address
3668 E LAUREL DR
City
FRANKLIN
State / Zip Code
ID 83237-5010
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# DEN89LA115