N31DVGRUMMAN AA-LC 1991-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN AA-LC S/N: AALC 0200

Summary

On April 14, 1991, a Grumman AA-LC (N31DV) was involved in an accident near Inyokern, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POOR FLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31DV.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 14, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA176
Location
INYOKERN, CA
Event ID
20001212X16816
Coordinates
35.880462, -118.150871
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR FLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AALC 0200
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
AA-LC A6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DUNN VINEYARDS LLC
Address
PO BOX 886
Status
Deregistered
City
ANGWIN
State / Zip Code
CA 94508-0886
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# LAX91LA176