NONE · HELIO H-391B · 1989-11-20 · PLAINWELL, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI90LA031
Event ID
20001213X29765
Type
Accident
Date
1989-11-20
Location
PLAINWELL, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.439052, -85.639724
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
HELIO
Model
H-391B
Registration
N8750R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE CROSSWIND LANDING GEAR SYSTEM TO ENGAGE ON THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DUE TO IMPROPER RIGGING ADJUSTMENT BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS (GUSTS AND QUARTERING CROSSWIND) AND SOFT TERRAIN IN THE DITCH.