You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Wednesday 4 July 1990 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  De Havilland DH-82-A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82DH |
| MSN: | T5409 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7028 hours |
| Engine model: | De Havilland Gipsy Major |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Burlington, CT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Goshen, CT (CT42) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE DEHAVILLAND DH-82A (TIGER MOTH) WAS ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED WINDSHEAR. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN IN 4 TO 5 INCH TALL GRASS, ABOUT 300 TO 400 FEET SHORT OF THE INTENDED LANDING AREA. IT THEN DECELERATED RAPIDLY AND NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITION.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB NYC90LA146
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 10:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation