N385LLANCAIR 235 1989-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

LANCAIR 235 S/N: 001-85

Summary

On August 01, 1989, a Lancair 235 (N385L) was involved in an accident near Fond Du Lac, WI. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WAS MAINTAINED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89FA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N385L.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 1, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA155
Location
FOND DU LAC , WI
Event ID
20001213X29064
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE THAT ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WAS MAINTAINED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LANCAIR
Serial Number
001-85
Model / ICAO
235

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# CHI89FA155