N2766CCESSNA 170B 1989-03-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 170B S/N: 26310

Summary

On March 05, 1989, a Rodgers BABY GREAT LAKES (N64WD) was involved in an accident near Casa Grande, AZ. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PERFORMANCE OF AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER BY THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT, WHILE FLYING IN FORMATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64WD.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 5, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA120
Location
CASA GRANDE, AZ
Event ID
20001213X27908
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

PERFORMANCE OF AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER BY THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT, WHILE FLYING IN FORMATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCQUATTERS JAMES W
Address
419 MARTINSHIRE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CARSON
State / Zip Code
CA 90745
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# LAX89FA120