N6892K

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER G-164B S/N: 516B

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 30, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA325
Location
VISALIA, CA
Event ID
20001211X15217
Coordinates
36.400215, -119.379737
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 IMPROPER STOWAGE OF AN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN IN THE COCKPIT WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND AN ENSUING FIRE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE SUBSEQUENT ABORTED TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
516B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
G-164B G164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HERSHEY FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 148
City
DAVID CITY
State / Zip Code
NE 68632-0148
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# LAX92LA325