N91269

Substantial
Serious

WYCHEN CHALLENGER II S/N: CH20187WD225

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