Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 22, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA168
Location
AVALON, CA
Event ID
20001213X28131
Coordinates
33.379898, -118.450790
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE DOWNDRAFTS HE ENCOUNTERED AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N97169
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WATERMAN DAVID K
Address
231 OLIVE STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
TX 77340
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# LAX89LA168