N888BLCESSNA A185F 1990-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185F S/N: 18503257

Summary

On July 14, 1990, a Cessna A185F (N888BL) was involved in an incident near Discovery Bay, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER VISUAL LOOKOUT TO ASSURE THE AREA WAS CLEAR OF BOATS BEFORE DEPARTING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA257. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N888BL.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 14, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA257
Location
DISCOVERY BAY, CA
Event ID
20001212X23744
Coordinates
37.850475, -121.619354
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER VISUAL LOOKOUT TO ASSURE THE AREA WAS CLEAR OF BOATS BEFORE DEPARTING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503257
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BILLINGS DARYL DBA
Address
POB 143
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
CO 80640
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# LAX90LA257