N2903V

Destroyed
Serious

CALLAIR A-3 S/N: 119

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 23, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA406
Location
WILLIAMS, AZ
Event ID
20001212X18132
Coordinates
35.370285, -112.260330
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A STRONG AND GUSTY CROSS-WIND WHICH SUDDENLY DEVELOPED IN THE AREA AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND INABILITY TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CALLAIR
Serial Number
119
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
A-3 CLA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARNOLD THOMAS E
Address
3862 RIDGECREST DR
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
WY 82604-5042
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# LAX91LA406