N9030NVans Aircraft RV-3 1990-06-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Vans Aircraft RV-3 S/N: 417

Summary

On June 15, 1990, a Vans Aircraft RV-3 (N9030N) was involved in an incident near Bakersfield, 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 AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING IN A NEWLY ACQUIRED HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVA05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9030N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 15, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVA05
Location
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Event ID
20001212X23436
Coordinates
35.379707, -119.019287
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 AFTER A TOUCH AND GO LANDING IN A NEWLY ACQUIRED HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
417
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
RV-3

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FISHER RICHARD K
Address
455 SIMPSON DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35808-1047
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# LAX90DVA05