Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 3, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA089
Location
PIXLEY, CA
Event ID
20001212X16465
Coordinates
35.949764, -119.309776
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE MAKE AND MODEL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N99483
Make
ERCOUPE (ENG & RESEARCH CORP.)
Serial Number
2106
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TYSON DONALD C
Address
PO BOX 357
Status
Deregistered
City
TIPTON
State / Zip Code
CA 93272
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# LAX91LA089