N671RSSMEESTERS RV-4 1989-10-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SMEESTERS RV-4 S/N: 671

Summary

On October 05, 1989, a Smeesters RV-4 (N671RS) was involved in an accident near North Andover, MA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE RESULTANT FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DNA01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N671RS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 5, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90DNA01
Location
NORTH ANDOVER, MA
Event ID
20001213X29685
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE RESULTANT FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMEESTERS
Serial Number
671
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV-4 RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# NYC90DNA01