Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 19, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA324
Location
WATSONVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X24308
Coordinates
36.950328, -121.720046
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S (CFI'S) INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2516E
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78a0478
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SANTA CRUZ AVIATION INC
Address
150 AVIATION WAY 3
Status
Deregistered
City
WATSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 95076
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# LAX90LA324