N21897CESSNA 188B 1989-10-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 188B S/N: 18801107

Summary

On October 05, 1989, a Cessna 188B (N21897) was involved in an accident near Hartsville, SC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90DLG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21897.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 5, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90DLG01
Location
HARTSVILLE, SC
Event ID
20001213X29519
Coordinates
34.360855, -80.079055
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LANGSTON WADE D JR
Address
ROUTE ONE PO BOX 232
Status
Deregistered
City
TIMMONSVILLE
State / Zip Code
SC 29161
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# ATL90DLG01