N90DWDAVIS PITTS S-1S 1987-04-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

DAVIS PITTS S-1S S/N: 1940JD

Summary

On April 11, 1987, a Davis PITTS S-1S (N90DW) was involved in an accident near Coleman, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW87DRG01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90DW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 11, 1987
NTSB Number
FTW87DRG01
Location
COLEMAN, TX
Event ID
20001213X30668
Coordinates
31.829872, -99.420158
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DAVIS
Serial Number
1940JD
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1S FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHORTON TENNYSON L
Address
7818 CHATTINGTON
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75248
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW87DRG01