Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 1, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA040
Location
CRIDERS, VA
Event ID
20001213X28502
Coordinates
38.749050, -79.000061
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2602L
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0776
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH DERWITT W
Address
PO BOX 67-A
Status
Deregistered
City
GRIDER
State / Zip Code
VA 22820
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# BFO89LA040