Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 20, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI90LA031
Location
PLAINWELL, MI
Event ID
20001213X29765
Coordinates
42.439052, -85.639724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE CROSSWIND LANDING GEAR SYSTEM TO ENGAGE ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DUE TO IMPROPER RIGGING ADJUSTMENT BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS (GUSTS AND QUARTERING CROSSWIND) AND SOFT TERRAIN IN THE DITCH.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
H-391B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
H-391B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DISCOVERY BAY AVIATION LLC
Address
131 CAPE GEORGE DR
City
PORT TOWNSEND
State / Zip Code
WA 98368-9468
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# CHI90LA031