N78EJE.J. NOVOTNY STEEN SKYBOLT 1990-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

E.J. NOVOTNY STEEN SKYBOLT S/N: 001

Summary

On July 20, 1990, a E.j. Novotny STEEN SKYBOLT (N78EJ) was involved in an accident near Fall River Mill, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG12. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78EJ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 20, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG12
Location
FALL RIVER MILL, CA
Event ID
20001212X23718
Coordinates
41.010486, -121.469154
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
E.J. NOVOTNY
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
STEEN SKYBOLT SBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NOVOTNY EDWARD J
Address
8882 BEECHWOOD DRIVE PO BOX 123
Status
Deregistered
City
ALTA LOMA
State / Zip Code
CA 91701
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# LAX90DVG12