N360GGGlaser-Dirks DG400 1992-11-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Glaser-Dirks DG400 S/N: 4-276

Summary

On November 14, 1992, a Glaser-dirks DG400 (N360GG) was involved in an incident near Calistoga, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKES DUE TO A SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE CABLE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITION DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N360GG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 14, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA039
Location
CALISTOGA, CA
Event ID
20001211X16066
Coordinates
38.619037, -122.609535
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKES DUE TO A SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE CABLE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITION DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLASER-DIRKS
Serial Number
4-276
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DG400 DG40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 1282
Status
Deregistered
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
CO 80306-1282
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# LAX93LA039