N287PHKolb Company TWINSTAR 1990-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Kolb Company TWINSTAR S/N: 0019

Summary

On March 25, 1990, a Kolb Company TWINSTAR (N287PH) was involved in an accident near Halfmoon Bay, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DUK01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N287PH.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 25, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DUK01
Location
HALFMOON BAY, CA
Event ID
20001212X22728
Coordinates
37.440937, -122.409873
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KOLB COMPANY
Serial Number
0019
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
TWINSTAR CA8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUETHER PHILIP M
Address
881 STIRRUP DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37221
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# LAX90DUK01