Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 6, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA315
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001212X24301
Coordinates
36.159996, -115.430747
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF VISUAL REFERENCES DURING A NIGHT APPROACH AND HIS FAILURE TO DETECT AND CORRECT A DESCENT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N51299
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
01993
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BENHAM AVIATION LLC
Address
1901 INDIAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ENID
State / Zip Code
OK 73703-6710
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# LAX90LA315