N6868QSCHWEIZER G-164D 1990-05-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER G-164D S/N: 10

Summary

On May 06, 1990, a Schweizer G-164D (N6868Q) was involved in an incident near Richvale, 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 PILOTS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND ON A NARROW 30 FOOT WIDE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6868Q.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 6, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG06
Location
RICHVALE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23156
Coordinates
39.480316, -121.839202
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND ON A NARROW 30 FOOT WIDE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
10
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
G-164D G164
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
G-164D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVAG INC
Address
PO BOX 156
City
RICHVALE
State / Zip Code
CA 95974-0156
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# LAX90DVG06