N373TCOLSON BD-4 1989-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

OLSON BD-4 S/N: 373

Summary

On June 04, 1989, a Olson BD-4 (N373TC) was involved in an accident near Cedar Rapids, IA. 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: PREMATURE LIFT-OFF AND INADVERTENT STALL BY THE PILOT. A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE BY THE PILOT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N373TC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA126
Location
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Event ID
20001213X28629
Coordinates
42.019680, -91.659500
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PREMATURE LIFT-OFF AND INADVERTENT STALL BY THE PILOT. A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE BY THE PILOT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
OLSON
Serial Number
373
Model / ICAO
BD-4

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OLSON THOMAS C
Address
4170 RIVERVIEW RD NE
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDAR RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
IA 52402
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# MKC89LA126