N28565

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AA-5B S/N: AA5B-0684

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 8, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA267
Location
TERMINAL ISLAND, CA
Event ID
20001213X29153
Coordinates
33.730190, -118.290618
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF AN EXHAUST VALVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE RESPECTIVE VALVE GUIDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE FENCE & CARS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA5B-0684
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AA-5B AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JENKS DAVID R
Address
7980 N HOWARD HUGHES WAY
City
HERNANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 34442-2179
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# LAX89LA267