Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 27, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA146
Location
NAPPANEE, IN
Event ID
20001213X28779
Coordinates
41.439907, -85.979270
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT CALCULATION OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S INADEQUATE CLIMB CAPABILITY DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3923F
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680419
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Status
Deregistered
City
COLDWATER
State / Zip Code
MI 49036
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# CHI89LA146