2 fatal · DOUGLAS C-47 · 1989-05-03 · SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA89GA144
Event ID
20001213X28371
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-03
Location
SUMMERLAND KEY, FL, USA
Coordinates
24.659086, -81.449798
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
DOUGLAS
Model
C-47
Registration
N28889
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE PROPER ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE WAS MAINTAINED ABOVE THE TERRAIN AND TREES. THE TREES AND LIGHT CONDITION AT DUSK WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.