# NTSB Accident NYC90DNA01
> **SMEESTERS RV-4** · 1989-10-05 · NORTH ANDOVER, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90DNA01
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29685
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-05
- **Location:** NORTH ANDOVER, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SMEESTERS
- **Model:** RV-4
- **Registration:** N671RS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE RESULTANT FORCED LANDING.

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