Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 9, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC90FA005
Location
DELAVAN, MN
Event ID
20001213X29664
Coordinates
43.759426, -94.010383
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A LOW PASS, AND TO SEE-AND-AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (POWERLINES).
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6340R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-21509
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BERNDT GARY D
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# MKC90FA005