N9048

Substantial
None

Curtiss-Wright E-4000 S/N: 849

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 17, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA102
Location
WATSONVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X16474
Coordinates
36.950038, -121.720069
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE DESIGN AND LENGTH OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY CABLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CURTISS-WRIGHT
Serial Number
849
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1928
Model / ICAO
E-4000
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
E-4000

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOCAL TRAVEL AIR LLC
Address
220 NEWPORT CENTER DR # 449
City
NEWPORT BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 92660-7506
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# LAX91LA102