Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 3, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA177
Location
JACKSON, CA
Event ID
20001213X28341
Coordinates
38.349849, -120.769569
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (PILOT IN COMMAND) TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE WHEN SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DISREGARD OF THE AIRCRAFT MANUAL, FAILURE TO USE THE FUEL BOOST PUMP AND EXCEEDING THE AIRCRAFT SINGLE ENGINE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1798H
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
35898
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MASON RICHARD
Address
78314 HIWAY 99 S
Status
Deregistered
City
COTTAGE GROVE
State / Zip Code
OR 97424
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# LAX89LA177