N1CWFOLLAND GNAT T-1 1990-09-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

FOLLAND GNAT T-1 S/N: FL 537

Summary

On September 30, 1990, a Folland GNAT T-1 (N1CW) was involved in an accident near Mojave, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO CORRECT A DESCENT DURING A LOW LEVEL AEROBACTICS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DUQ02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1CW.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 30, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DUQ02
Location
MOJAVE, CA
Event ID
20001212X24286
Coordinates
35.070335, -118.179283
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO CORRECT A DESCENT DURING A LOW LEVEL AEROBACTICS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FOLLAND
Serial Number
FL 537
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
GNAT T-1 GNAT
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JETI INCORPORATED
Address
907 KING ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ALEXANDRIA
State / Zip Code
VA 22314-3018
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# LAX90DUQ02