# NTSB Accident NYC89LA189
> **CONVAIR CV-600-240D** · 1989-08-04 · AUGUSTA, ME, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA189
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29234
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-04
- **Location:** AUGUSTA, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CONVAIR
- **Model:** CV-600-240D
- **Registration:** N94253
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING A VFR FERRY FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP.

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