N9750ZGRUMMAN G-21A 1991-04-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G-21A S/N: B-32

Summary

On April 17, 1991, a Grumman G-21A (N9750Z) was involved in an incident near Spokane, WA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE: THE PIC'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND, HIS LIMITED FLIGHT EXPEREINCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE, AND THE CHECK AIRMAN'S POOR SUPERVISION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9750Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 17, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA086
Location
SPOKANE, WA
Event ID
20001212X16887
Coordinates
47.649436, -117.430587
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE: THE PIC'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND, HIS LIMITED FLIGHT EXPEREINCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE, AND THE CHECK AIRMAN'S POOR SUPERVISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
B-32
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
G-21A G21
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
G-21A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AUKES BRIAN E
Address
30529 DOE CIR
City
HUXLEY
State / Zip Code
IA 50124-8068
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# SEA91LA086