N555JW

Destroyed
Fatal

BOEING PT-17 S/N: 75-2955

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA131
Location
MEEKER, CO
Event ID
20001213X28545
Coordinates
40.050861, -107.890983
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADVERTENT STALL-SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND SHEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-2955
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PT-17 B17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
E75

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALTERS JAMES R
Address
11537 HOT SPRINGS DR
City
PARKER
State / Zip Code
CO 80138-3839
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# DEN89FA131