Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 12, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA106
Location
LONGBRANCH, WA
Event ID
20001213X28674
Coordinates
47.199111, -122.760955
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND ON WATER, DOWNWIND. HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND NOSE OVER OF THE AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N39976
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
6635
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ALLARD PAUL R
Address
15728 66TH AVE NW
Status
Deregistered
City
GIG HARBOR
State / Zip Code
WA 98335
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# SEA89LA106