N80WBBRYAN ZENITH CH-300 1989-05-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BRYAN ZENITH CH-300 S/N: 3-499

Summary

On May 26, 1989, a Bryan ZENITH CH-300 (N80WB) was involved in an accident near Niceville, FL. 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: PILOTS INCAPACITATION BY A HEART ATTACK RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE DESCENDING OUT OF CONTROL AND COLLIDING WITH TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89FA158. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80WB.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 26, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA158
Location
NICEVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001213X28369
Coordinates
30.529500, -86.479835
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOTS INCAPACITATION BY A HEART ATTACK RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE DESCENDING OUT OF CONTROL AND COLLIDING WITH TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BRYAN
Serial Number
3-499
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
ZENITH CH-300

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HILBUN WILLIAM M III
Address
303 SHARON DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NICEVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32578
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# MIA89FA158