N23DSmyth Sidewinder SMYTH 1990-03-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Smyth Sidewinder SMYTH S/N: 212220

Summary

On March 29, 1990, a Smyth Sidewinder SMYTH (N23D) was involved in an accident near Georgetown, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT HIS LANDING AND EXECUTE A GO-AROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 29, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG03
Location
GEORGETOWN, CA
Event ID
20001212X22730
Coordinates
38.930305, -120.769439
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT HIS LANDING AND EXECUTE A GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMYTH SIDEWINDER
Serial Number
212220
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SMYTH DH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WALLACE WILBUR R
Address
2366 RUTLEDGE WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
STOCKTON
State / Zip Code
CA 95207
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# LAX90DVG03