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N1718M – STINSON L-5B – 1990-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

STINSON L-5B S/N: 42-14927

Summary

On August 02, 1990, a Stinson L-5B (N1718M) was involved in an accident near Victorville, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE OIL GAUGE LINE 'B' NUT BACKED OFF, AND THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA272. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1718M.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 2, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA272
Location
VICTORVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X24041
Coordinates
34.569919, -117.329643
Nearest Airport
Southern California Logistics Airport (KVCV)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE OIL GAUGE LINE 'B' NUT BACKED OFF, AND THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1718M
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
42-14927
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
L-5B L5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
L-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRIFFIN JOHN M
Address
PO BOX 222
City
CARRIERE
State / Zip Code
MS 39426-0222
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# LAX90LA272

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