N840DKDON G. KAYE RV-3 1990-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

DON G. KAYE RV-3 S/N: 840

Summary

On August 06, 1990, a Don G. Kaye RV-3 (N840DK) was involved in an accident near Willows, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE RUNWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DVG14. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N840DK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 6, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG14
Location
WILLOWS, CA
Event ID
20001212X24031
Coordinates
39.500007, -122.279838
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE RUNWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DON G. KAYE
Serial Number
840
Model / ICAO
RV-3

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KAYE DON G
Address
14879 ELTON DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
CA 95124
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# LAX90DVG14