1 fatal · Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 · 1989-05-04 · NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW89FA089
Event ID
20001213X28313
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-04
Location
NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.999727, -91.810668
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Smith, Ted Aerostar
Model
601
Registration
N90619
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS EXCESSIVE MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATIONS FOR THE LEFT ENGINE. THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION IN DEALING WITH THAT CONDITION MOST PROBABLY RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL.