Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 18, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA221
Location
GRASS VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001213X28603
Coordinates
39.179378, -120.979202
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE MAGNETO, ENGINE AND AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3618S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250818
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
VAN NUYS AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91408
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# LAX89LA221