Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 27, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA176
Location
EAU CLAIRE, WI
Event ID
20001213X29085
Coordinates
44.820636, -91.490486
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
INADVERTENT RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR BY THE PILOT. HIS HABIT INTERFERENCE AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8886
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-1171
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BARNES VIRGIL L
Address
5415 151ST AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
RAMSEY
State / Zip Code
MN 55303
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# CHI89LA176