Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 17, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA104
Location
TRUCKEE, CA
Event ID
20001212X16475
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND IMPROPERLY USED THE FUEL BOOST PUMPS CONTRARY TO THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK. THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE ENGINE SURGING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5350J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
340A0968
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PACIFIC AIR CENTER LLC
Address
2845 E SPRING ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90806-2417
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# LAX91LA104