N29162

Destroyed
Fatal

CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES A-1 HUSKY S/N: 1029

Summary

On July 14, 1989, a Christen Industries A-1 HUSKY (N29162) was involved in an accident near Somerton, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA239. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29162.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 14, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA239
Location
SOMERTON, AZ
Event ID
20001213X28857
Coordinates
32.530536, -114.710395
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES
Serial Number
1029
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
A-1 HUSKY FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
US BORDER PATROL I&NS
Address
PO BOX 10078
Status
Deregistered
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
TX 79991
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# LAX89FA239