Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 2, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEX06
Location
SULLIVAN, IN
Event ID
20001213X29063
Coordinates
39.089355, -87.400192
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A FAILURE OF THE SUPERCHARGER OIL SEAL WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING TAKEOFF AND THE UNCONTROLLED TOUCHDOWN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE SUPERCHARGER AND SPARK PLUB FOWLING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N952X
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
466
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
7303 MAYNARD WHEELER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47803-9561
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# CHI89DEX06