N671RS

Destroyed
Fatal

SMEESTERS RV-4 S/N: 671

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
N671RS
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