Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 27, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA221
Location
LONE PINE, CA
Event ID
20001211X14691
Coordinates
36.560718, -118.050369
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A SUDDEN AND STRONG QUARTERING TAILWIND AFTER LANDING ON A SHORT DIRT RUNWAY, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT THE OTHER AIRPORT RUNWAY, WHICH WAS LONGER AND MORE ALIGNED WITH THE WIND, FOR THE APPROACH AND LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9340X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18253740
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SAILPLANE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
PO BOX 443
Status
Deregistered
City
HEMET
State / Zip Code
CA 92343
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# LAX92LA221