N90619Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 1989-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 S/N: 61-0327-110

Summary

On May 04, 1989, a Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 (N90619) was involved in an accident near New Iberia, LA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS EXCESSIVE MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATIONS FOR THE LEFT ENGINE. THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION IN DEALING WITH THAT CONDITION MOST PROBABLY RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89FA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90619.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89FA089
Location
NEW IBERIA, LA
Event ID
20001213X28313
Coordinates
29.999727, -91.810668
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS EXCESSIVE MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATIONS FOR THE LEFT ENGINE. THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION IN DEALING WITH THAT CONDITION MOST PROBABLY RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMITH, TED AEROSTAR
Serial Number
61-0327-110
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
601

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VEITE HARRY A
Address
8052 STEVEN DAVID DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
STRONGSVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 44136
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# FTW89FA089