NONE · SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26C · 1989-07-23 · MS STATE UNIV, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA89LA206
Event ID
20001213X28910
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-23
Location
MS STATE UNIV, MS, USA
Coordinates
33.450622, -88.790466
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-26C
Registration
N9944J
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISON BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: FAILURE OF THE TOW VEHICLE DRIVER TO USE/MAINTAIN THE PROPER SPEED, THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLYING EXPERIENCE, AND HIGH VEGETATION (UNCUT HAY).