# NTSB Accident DEN89LA165
> **HENRY VICKERS HCV-110** · 1989-07-04 · NEWCASTLE, WY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA165
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28805
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-04
- **Location:** NEWCASTLE, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.840747, -104.209037
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HENRY VICKERS
- **Model:** HCV-110
- **Registration:** N4831N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE TO THE MAGNETO. THE SELECTION OF A POWERPLANT WITH A SINGLE MAGNETO SYSTEM WAS AN IMPROPER CHOICE AND DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAUSE. THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND FOR THE APPROACH TO A FORCED LANDING RESULTED IN AN IMPROPER GROUND CONTACT.

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