Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 12, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA123
Location
WATSONVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001213X27916
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIND SOCK POLE. THE PROXIMITY OF THE WIND SOCK (ARPT FACILITY) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A RELATED FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N42005
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18258803
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RUSSELL FRANK E
Address
235 SAN JUAN
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA CRUZ
State / Zip Code
CA 95060
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# LAX89LA123