N3931S

Destroyed
Fatal

NORTH AMERICAN AT-6D S/N: 51811

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 17, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA136
Location
EARLE, AR
Event ID
20001213X28624
Coordinates
35.270286, -90.459068
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS FLYING ABILITY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND AIRPEED WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3931S
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
51811
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AT-6D T6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Address
5800 EAST PAWNEE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67207
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# MKC89FA136