N4379GMcCulloch J-2 1989-11-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

McCulloch J-2 S/N: 089

Summary

On November 10, 1989, a Mcculloch J-2 (N4379G) was involved in an incident near Scappoose, OR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO RELINGUISH CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4379G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 10, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA90LA012
Location
SCAPPOOSE, OR
Event ID
20001213X29880
Coordinates
45.799549, -122.970542
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO RELINGUISH CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCCULLOCH
Serial Number
089
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
J-2
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM
Address
500 NE CAPTAIN MICHAEL KING SMITH
City
MCMINNVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97128-8877
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# SEA90LA012