Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 17, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA190
Location
DELPHI, IN
Event ID
20001213X29326
Coordinates
40.579597, -86.670013
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH SINK RATE THAT DEVELOPED ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DOWNDRAFT AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RATE OF DESCENT ON FINAL APPROACH.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9816C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-783222
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
6955 N BALTIMORE WOODLAND LN
Status
Deregistered
City
MONROVIA
State / Zip Code
IN 46157-9093
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# CHI89LA190