Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 12, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89DNE02
Location
STERLING, CT
Event ID
20001213X28416
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO THE GROUND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N21H
Make
SMITH
Serial Number
3840-15A
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
NAVAN WILLIAM J JR
Address
181C RT 14
Status
Deregistered
City
STERLING
State / Zip Code
CT 06377
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# NYC89DNE02