N23954

Substantial
None

AERONCA 50F S/N: F6189

Summary

On May 30, 1989, a Aeronca 50F (N23954) was involved in an incident near Ontario, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO COMPENSATE FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CLIMB.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23954.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA209
Location
ONTARIO, CA
Event ID
20001213X28364
Coordinates
34.040317, -117.669952
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO COMPENSATE FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CLIMB.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
F6189
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1939
Model / ICAO
50F AR50
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
50-F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEWELL KENNETH L
Address
2310 N COVINGTON ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67205-2182
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# LAX89LA209