2 fatal · Hamburger Flugzeugbau (HFB) HFB 320 Hansa · 2004-12-01 · Chesterfield, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05FA038
Event ID
20041208X01952
Type
Accident
Date
2004-12-01
Location
Chesterfield, MO, USA
Coordinates
38.664443, -90.702499
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Hamburger Flugzeugbau (HFB)
Model
HFB 320 Hansa
Registration
N604GA
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the elevator trim system resulting in the reversed elevator trim condition and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing factors included the dark night and low ceiling.