N37511BENSEN B-8KSB 1989-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BENSEN B-8KSB S/N: SB001

Summary

On May 13, 1989, a Bensen B-8KSB (N37511) was involved in an accident near Eldon, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING TAKE OFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89FA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37511.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 13, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA109
Location
ELDON, MO
Event ID
20001213X28395
Coordinates
38.350856, -92.569145
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING TAKE OFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BENSEN
Serial Number
SB001
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
B-8KSB

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
8515 SW 160TH STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33193
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# MKC89FA109