N4758GROVES COUGAR 1990-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GROVES COUGAR S/N: 001

Summary

On February 23, 1990, a Groves COUGAR (N4758) was involved in an incident near Banning, 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: PILOT'S IMPROPER WIND EVALUATION AND IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AFTER LANDING. THE TAILWIND AND WIND GUSTS WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DUG03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4758.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 23, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DUG03
Location
BANNING, CA
Event ID
20001212X22575
Coordinates
33.950023, -116.829277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S IMPROPER WIND EVALUATION AND IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AFTER LANDING. THE TAILWIND AND WIND GUSTS WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GROVES
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
COUGAR FEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
COUGAR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUTLER DAVID MICHAEL
Address
PO BOX 69285
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98168-9285
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# LAX90DUG03