N9RSSWANSON RV-4 1989-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

SWANSON RV-4 S/N: 7

Summary

On August 13, 1989, a Swanson RV-4 (N9RS) was involved in an accident near Carnation, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT ENTERED AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HIT TREES WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATICS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA149. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9RS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 13, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA149
Location
CARNATION, WA
Event ID
20001213X29257
Coordinates
47.640953, -121.890869
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ENTERED AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HIT TREES WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATICS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SWANSON
Serial Number
7
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
RV-4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KILLIAN APRIL B
Address
PO BOX 34738 FRESHWATER BAY
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99803
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# SEA89LA149