N77707Funk, D.D. Aviation Co. B85C 1989-10-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Funk, D.D. Aviation Co. B85C S/N: 337

Summary

On October 26, 1989, a Funk, D.d. Aviation Co. B85C (N77707) was involved in an accident near San Antonio, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE UNFAVORABLE/GUSTY WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DRG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77707.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 26, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90DRG01
Location
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Event ID
20001213X29595
Coordinates
29.450836, -98.390281
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE UNFAVORABLE/GUSTY WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FUNK, D.D. AVIATION CO.
Serial Number
337
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
B85C FNKB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
FUNK B85C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FUNK AEROPLANE CO
Address
15721 PINEHURST DR UNIT 125
City
BASEHOR
State / Zip Code
KS 66007-8228
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# FTW90DRG01