N5658JCESSNA 188A 1989-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 188A S/N: 18800608

Summary

On June 03, 1989, a Cessna 188A (N5658J) was involved in an accident near Belding, MI. 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: THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT ASSESSMENT OF THE RUNWAY CONDITION/AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT FAILURE TO ATTAIN FLYING SPEED. SOFT TERRAIN IS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEM01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5658J.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 3, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEM01
Location
BELDING, MI
Event ID
20001213X28513
Coordinates
43.090972, -85.229019
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT ASSESSMENT OF THE RUNWAY CONDITION/AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT FAILURE TO ATTAIN FLYING SPEED. SOFT TERRAIN IS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18800608
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
188A C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STUDER ALFRED C
Address
1835 W BASELINE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SHELBY
State / Zip Code
MI 49455-9630
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# CHI89DEM01