Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 9, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA083
Location
STAR, ID
Event ID
20001213X28435
Coordinates
43.719669, -116.490020
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER DRIVE BELT (STRIPPED TEETH). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: STRONG/GUSTY WINDS AND THE HILLY TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5531N
Make
DAVIS STARSHIP
Serial Number
D-007
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DAVIS GILBERT E
Address
BOX 1103
Status
Deregistered
City
NAMPA
State / Zip Code
ID 83651
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# SEA89LA083