2 fatal · PIPER PA-22-150 · 1989-09-30 · ST. CHARLES, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MKC89FA201
Event ID
20001213X29458
Type
Accident
Date
1989-09-30
Location
ST. CHARLES, MN, USA
Coordinates
43.959701, -92.060722
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22-150
Registration
N7844D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: AN OUT-OF-C.G AIRPLANE, TAKEOFF WITH ONLY ONE MAGNETO OPERATING; AND THE LIMITED VISION OF THE PILOT.