N39843BELLANCA 17-30A 1990-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELLANCA 17-30A S/N: 73-30A

Summary

On June 28, 1990, a Grumman F-14A (USN) was involved in an accident near Ojai, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE BELLANCA, N39843, AS A RESULT OF ENCOUNTERING WAKE TURBULENCE DURING A NEAR-COLLISION WITH A NAVY F-14A.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA233. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft USN.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 28, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA233
Location
OJAI, CA
Event ID
20001212X23447
Coordinates
34.509552, -119.290061
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE BELLANCA, N39843, AS A RESULT OF ENCOUNTERING WAKE TURBULENCE DURING A NEAR-COLLISION WITH A NAVY F-14A.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
73-30A
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
17-30A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
17-30A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALTOUNIAN ADAM J
Address
2409 SYLVAN SHORES DR
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
SC 29414-4821
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# LAX90FA233