Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 4, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA165
Location
NEWCASTLE, WY
Event ID
20001213X28805
Coordinates
43.840747, -104.209037
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE TO THE MAGNETO. THE SELECTION OF A POWERPLANT WITH A SINGLE MAGNETO SYSTEM WAS AN IMPROPER CHOICE AND DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAUSE. THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND FOR THE APPROACH TO A FORCED LANDING RESULTED IN AN IMPROPER GROUND CONTACT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4831N
Make
HENRY VICKERS
Serial Number
1000
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
HCV-110
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VICKERS HENRY G
Address
PO BOX 282
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWCASTLE
State / Zip Code
WY 82701-0282
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# DEN89LA165