Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 9, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA008
Location
MADISON, CT
Event ID
20001213X29695
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N50165
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER CO
Address
ATTN GREGORY ALBRIGHT
5000 E MCDOWELL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85215-9797
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# NYC90LA008