N8371KSCHWEIZER G-164B 1989-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

SCHWEIZER G-164B S/N: 666B

Summary

On July 18, 1989, a Schweizer G-164B (N8371K) was involved in an incident near Livingston, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE WATER ON THE AIRSTRIP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89DVA08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8371K.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 18, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DVA08
Location
LIVINGSTON, CA
Event ID
20001213X28851
Coordinates
37.469989, -120.849884
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE WATER ON THE AIRSTRIP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
666B
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G-164B G164
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BETTENCOURT FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
10816 NORTH PALM AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DELPHI
State / Zip Code
CA 95315
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# LAX89DVA08