N7029C

Destroyed
Serious

GRUMMAN HU-16E S/N: 99-7213

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 19, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA266
Location
PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
Event ID
20001212X17317
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN IN THE WATER CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. LOSS OF POWER ON THE NUMBER 2 ENGINE AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF QUALIFICATIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7029C
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
99-7213
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
HU-16E U16
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PACIFIC FLYING FISH INC
Address
333 S GRAND AVE SUITE 3200
Status
Deregistered
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
CA 90012
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# LAX91LA266