N555JWBOEING PT-17 1989-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BOEING PT-17 S/N: 75-2955

Summary

On June 03, 1989, a Boeing PT-17 (N555JW) was involved in an accident near Meeker, CO. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INADVERTENT STALL-SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND SHEAR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89FA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N555JW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA131
Location
MEEKER, CO
Event ID
20001213X28545
Coordinates
40.050861, -107.890983
Nearest Airport
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