N1672TCESSNA 414 1989-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 414 S/N: 0465

Summary

On January 09, 1989, a Cessna 414 (N1672T) was involved in an accident near Pleasanton, 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THE IFR (INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES) PROCEDURES BY NOT MAINTAINING THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THAT SEQMENT OF THE APPROACH. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1672T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 9, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA081
Location
PLEASANTON, CA
Event ID
20001213X27597
Coordinates
37.650295, -121.849494
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THE IFR (INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES) PROCEDURES BY NOT MAINTAINING THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THAT SEQMENT OF THE APPROACH. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0465
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
414 C414
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VIP PROPERTIES INCORPORATED
Address
42 DA VINCI
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKE OSWEGO
State / Zip Code
OR 97034
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# LAX89FA081