N7501KSCHWEIZER G164B 1991-08-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER G164B S/N: 802B

Summary

On August 19, 1991, a Schweizer G164B (N7501K) was involved in an incident near Verona, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION TO DEPART FROM A RUNWAY WITH HIGH VEGETATION ALONG THE EDGE AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA362. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7501K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 19, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA362
Location
VERONA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17904
Coordinates
38.690219, -121.600486
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION TO DEPART FROM A RUNWAY WITH HIGH VEGETATION ALONG THE EDGE AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
802B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
G164B G164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HERSHEY FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 148
City
DAVID CITY
State / Zip Code
NE 68632-0148
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# LAX91LA362