Accident Details
Date
Monday, February 1, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA109
Location
COLUMBIA, CA
Event ID
20001211X11727
Coordinates
38.109874, -120.379981
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY HAVE AFFECTED THE PILOT'S PERCEPTUAL AWARENESS OF THE AIRPORT ENVIRONMENT AND THE CUES FOR A PROPER VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE GUIDANCE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WESTERN ALASKA AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Address
PO BOX 9501
City
PAHRUMP
State / Zip Code
NV 89060-9501
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA109