N6224MMAULE M-5 1989-10-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MAULE M-5 S/N: 7196C

Summary

On October 28, 1989, a Maule M-5 (N6224M) was involved in an incident near Plattsburgh, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING BRUSH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6224M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 28, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA018
Location
PLATTSBURGH, NY
Event ID
20001213X29703
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING BRUSH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
7196C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
M-5 M5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-5-235C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TROWER CHARLES T
Address
PO BOX 530
City
SCOBEY
State / Zip Code
MT 59263-0530
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# NYC90LA018