N143JRDOUGLAS DC-3A 1989-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DOUGLAS DC-3A S/N: 199S

Summary

On September 15, 1989, a Douglas DC-3A (N143JR) was involved in an incident near Columbus, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE CO-PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AFTER ENCOUNTERING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTIES DURING ROLL-OUT, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE CO-PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N143JR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 15, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA184
Location
COLUMBUS, IN
Event ID
20001213X29320
Coordinates
39.230247, -85.829666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CO-PILOT'S FAILURE TO RELINQUISH CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AFTER ENCOUNTERING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTIES DURING ROLL-OUT, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE CO-PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DOUGLAS
Serial Number
199S
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
DC-3A A3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89LA184