Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 17, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA290
Location
SODA SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001212X24055
Coordinates
39.320415, -120.400611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM (INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE/SERVICE) AND INCORRECT FUEL GRADE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N732VS
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21061814
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
OMNISCIENT PARTNERS LTD
Address
876 FREELS PEAK DR
Status
Deregistered
City
INCLINE VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
NV 89450
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# LAX90LA290