Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 17, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA103
Location
BULLHEAD CITY, CA
Event ID
20001212X16459
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT FROM FATIGUE; HE ALSO FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. THE LINEMAN'S FAILURE TO SECURE THE ACCESS DOOR AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8551B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36251
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BAGDAD FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 133
Status
Deregistered
City
BAGDAD
State / Zip Code
AZ 86321
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# LAX91FA103