Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 4, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA189
Location
AUGUSTA, ME
Event ID
20001213X29234
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING A VFR FERRY FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N94253
Make
CONVAIR
Serial Number
114
Model / ICAO
CV-600-240D
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
INTERNATIONAL TURBINE SERVICE INC
Address
1060 E NORTHWEST HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAPEVINE
State / Zip Code
TX 76051
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# NYC89LA189