Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 4, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA102
Location
SANTA YNEZ, CA
Event ID
20001213X27744
Coordinates
34.639511, -120.019027
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING OR TO OBTAIN INFLIGHT WEATHER ADVISORY INFORMATION, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHILE DESCENDING IN A DOWNDRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N98564
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PARRY OWEN
Address
9048 W LISBON LN
Status
Deregistered
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85381
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# LAX89LA102