Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA152
Location
EXCELSOR SPRGS, MO
Event ID
20001213X28928
Coordinates
39.350673, -94.230598
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTED VISIBILITY DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSCREEN WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4175R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40498
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SCHOOLEY BERNAL L JR
Address
1020 S 11TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT CHARLES
State / Zip Code
IL 60174
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# MKC89LA152