Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 21, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA321
Location
GERLACH, NV
Event ID
20001212X17610
Coordinates
40.859848, -119.319664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE BY THE SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHEPPHIRD JOHN C
Address
5250 CANYON DR
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89519-2910
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# LAX91LA321