Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 14, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA038
Location
MARIPOSA, CA
Event ID
20001211X16065
Coordinates
37.490364, -120.000419
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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED MARGIN WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A DOWN DRAFT, HIS FAILURE TO CORRECT THE RESULTING DESCENT RATE AND MAINTAIN A GLIDE PATH WHICH WOULD MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5187M
Make
TAYLORCRAFT
Serial Number
10487
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AIRCRAFT & ENGINE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
PO BOX 6070
Status
Deregistered
City
MOORE
State / Zip Code
OK 73153-0070
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# LAX93LA038