Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 15, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA139
Location
LLANO , TX
Event ID
20001213X28844
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT CLOSING OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WHILE HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE LANDING GEAR CYCLING. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY QUIT FOLLOWED BY A FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9183P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4673
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MUELLER ERIC L
Address
18893 E SWAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
QUEEN CREEK
State / Zip Code
AZ 85142-5315
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# FTW89LA139