1 fatal · SMITH MINI DSA-1 · 1989-05-12 · STERLING, CT, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC89DNE02
Event ID
20001213X28416
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-12
Location
STERLING, CT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SMITH
Model
MINI DSA-1
Registration
N21H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO THE GROUND.