N80791SWIFT GC-1B 1989-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SWIFT GC-1B S/N: 194

Summary

On June 11, 1989, a Swift GC-1B (N80791) was involved in an accident near Luther, OK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE TREES WERE A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80791.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 11, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA112
Location
Luther, OK
Event ID
20001213X28584
Coordinates
35.658644, -97.200304
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE TREES WERE A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SWIFT
Serial Number
194
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
GC-1B FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GC-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FENDERSON KEITH TRUSTEE
Address
350 MEADOW GATE RD
City
MEADOW VISTA
State / Zip Code
CA 95722-9302
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# FTW89LA112