Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 11, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90FA011
Location
GLASTONBURY, CT
Event ID
20001213X29687
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE CONTROL DURING MANEUVERING FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE PILOT'S OPERATION AT NIGHT, WITHOUT EMERGENCY LIGHTING (FLASHLIGHT).
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4106W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DAVIS RONALD C
Address
PO BOX 4586
Status
Deregistered
City
GLENS FALLS
State / Zip Code
NY 12801
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# NYC90FA011