N9646ZLEFFLER/MCFARLANE LM-1 1990-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

LEFFLER/MCFARLANE LM-1 S/N: LM-1

Summary

On July 30, 1990, a Leffler/mcfarlane LM-1 (N9646Z) was involved in an accident near Sierraville, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID A TREE DURING HIS LANDING APPROACH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DXQ02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9646Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 30, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DXQ02
Location
SIERRAVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23721
Coordinates
39.570270, -120.339744
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID A TREE DURING HIS LANDING APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LEFFLER/MCFARLANE
Serial Number
LM-1
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
LM-1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MEYER WILLIAM C
Address
1300 SARATOGA 2007
Status
Deregistered
City
VENTURA
State / Zip Code
CA 93003
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# LAX90DXQ02