N33890

Destroyed
Fatal

AERONCA 65TL S/N: L9841T

Summary

On September 30, 1989, a Aeronca 65TL (N33890) was involved in an accident near Beaver Falls, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT WING, REAR UPPER STRUT ATTACHMENT. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NOT INSTALLING THE RETAINING BOLT AND NUT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA221. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N33890.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 30, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA221
Location
BEAVER FALLS, PA
Event ID
20001213X29474
Coordinates
40.759262, -80.320213
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT WING, REAR UPPER STRUT ATTACHMENT. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NOT INSTALLING THE RETAINING BOLT AND NUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
L9841T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
65TL AR65
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRUNZKE JAMES R
Address
105 PARK LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
BEAVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
PA 15010
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# NYC89FA221