N9WTPOND MIDGET MUSTANG 1989-11-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

POND MIDGET MUSTANG S/N: 238

Summary

On November 04, 1989, a Pond MIDGET MUSTANG (N9WT) was involved in an accident near Cordele, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOSS OF CONTROL. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90DKG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9WT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 4, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90DKG01
Location
CORDELE, GA
Event ID
20001213X29731
Coordinates
31.960988, -83.770843
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOSS OF CONTROL. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
POND
Serial Number
238
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
MIDGET MUSTANG HYPR
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH RANDY A
Address
396 SCENIC DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CORDELE
State / Zip Code
GA 31015
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# ATL90DKG01