Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 25, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA073
Location
SELBYVILLE, DE
Event ID
20001213X29050
Coordinates
38.470436, -75.170410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE NUMBER FOUR EXHAUST LOBE ON THE CAMSHAFT AND POOR CONDITION (WEAR) OF THE NUMBER FOUR EXHAUST TAPPET. THE SOYBEAN CROP IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N67803
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CALVANELLI THOMAS J
Address
RURAL ROUTE 1 PO BOX 302
Status
Deregistered
City
COVINGTON
State / Zip Code
LA 70433
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# BFO89LA073