Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 19, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA357
Location
JACKPOT, NV
Event ID
20001211X15453
Coordinates
41.879341, -114.779830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BECOME DISTRACTED WHILE SEARCHING FOR A LANDING LIGHT SWITCH DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT AND THE RESULTANT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF GROUND REFERENCE LIGHTS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N93336
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21060366
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RAMSTHALER JACK H
Address
151 SOUTH 800 WEST
Status
Deregistered
City
BLACKFOOT
State / Zip Code
ID 83201
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# LAX92LA357