N9663B

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172RG S/N: 0954

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 1, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA233
Location
POINT MAGU, CA
Event ID
20001212X17059
Coordinates
33.259578, -119.499992
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE AIRPLANE'S STROBE LIGHT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH IGNITED THE PLASTIC TUBING OF THE PITOT STATIC SYSTEM CAUSING AN INFLIGHT FIRE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9663B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0954
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172RG C72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KALDAL GUDRUN M
Address
8070 STADLER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92042
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# LAX91LA233