Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 18, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DVA08
Location
LIVINGSTON, CA
Event ID
20001213X28851
Coordinates
37.469989, -120.849884
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
N8371K
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