N4077KEXPERIMENTAL DSA-1 1991-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

EXPERIMENTAL DSA-1 S/N: J5

Summary

On August 04, 1991, a Experimental DSA-1 (N4077K) was involved in an accident near Kingman, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE CONDUCTING LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA348. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4077K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 4, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA348
Location
KINGMAN, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17892
Coordinates
35.240768, -113.759071
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE CONDUCTING LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EXPERIMENTAL
Serial Number
J5
Model / ICAO
DSA-1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SQUEAKY RACING TEAM INC
Address
3209 DESERT SAGE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKE HAVASU CITY
State / Zip Code
AZ 86403
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# LAX91LA348