Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 5, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA116
Location
DEMING, NM
Event ID
20001213X28292
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3475D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
27018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
IRVIN ROBERT S
Address
PO BOX 2782
Status
Deregistered
City
DEMING
State / Zip Code
NM 88031
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# DEN89LA116