N3314K

Destroyed
None

Globe GC-1B S/N: 1307

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 13, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA286
Location
VACAVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X24051
Coordinates
38.409904, -122.009483
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH AN UNFAVORABLE WIND AT A LOW ALTITUDE IN A HILLY TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLOBE
Serial Number
1307
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
GC-1B FK12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GLOBE GC-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BARTHOLOMEW DON
Address
885 TAILDRAGGER RD
City
GARDNERVILLE
State / Zip Code
NV 89410-6183
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# LAX90LA286