# NTSB Accident FTW89FA089
> **Smith, Ted Aerostar 601** · 1989-05-04 · NEW IBERIA, LA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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