N7501QSCHWEIZER G-164B 1989-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER G-164B S/N: 813-B

Summary

On August 02, 1989, a Schweizer G-164B (N7501Q) was involved in an incident near Austwell, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA (TERRAIN). HIGH VEGETATION AND ROUGH TERRAIN WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89DRG04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7501Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 2, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DRG04
Location
AUSTWELL, TX
Event ID
20001213X29114
Coordinates
28.390810, -96.839134
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA (TERRAIN). HIGH VEGETATION AND ROUGH TERRAIN WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
813-B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
G-164B G164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MACYS FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 277
City
TULELAKE
State / Zip Code
CA 96134-0277
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# FTW89DRG04