N533TEDWARD AVID FLYER C 1989-12-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

EDWARD AVID FLYER C S/N: 401

Summary

On December 01, 1989, a Edward AVID FLYER C (N533T) was involved in an accident near Lansing Arpt, IL. 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: PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDER'S IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE CARBURETORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90DEE02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N533T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 1, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI90DEE02
Location
LANSING ARPT, IL
Event ID
20001213X29918
Coordinates
41.560848, -87.540039
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDER'S IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE CARBURETORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EDWARD
Serial Number
401
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AVID FLYER C WP40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MILLER C EDWARD
Address
22649 SHERMAN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CHICAGO HEIGHTS
State / Zip Code
IL 60411
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# CHI90DEE02