N91269WYCHEN CHALLENGER II 1989-10-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

WYCHEN CHALLENGER II S/N: CH20187WD225

Summary

On October 22, 1989, a Wychen CHALLENGER II (N91269) was involved in an accident near Warrens, WI. 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: A BROKEN CRANSKSHAFT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEP01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91269.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 22, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI90DEP01
Location
WARRENS, WI
Event ID
20001213X29552
Coordinates
44.130489, -90.500465
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A BROKEN CRANSKSHAFT WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WYCHEN
Serial Number
CH20187WD225
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
CHALLENGER II SBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CHALLENGER II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VANWYCHEN JAMES G
Address
3365 AUGER RD
City
WARRENS
State / Zip Code
WI 54666-7517
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# CHI90DEP01