N1679GBELLANCA CITABRIA 1989-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELLANCA CITABRIA

Summary

On September 25, 1989, a Bellanca CITABRIA (N1679G) was involved in an accident near Auburn, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF NOSE DOWN TRIM WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TREE. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA322. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1679G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 25, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA322
Location
AUBURN, CA
Event ID
20001213X29423
Coordinates
39.239532, -120.069480
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF NOSE DOWN TRIM WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A TREE. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
CITABRIA UH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AUBURN WINGS
Address
2399 RICKENBACKER WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
CA 95603
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# LAX89LA322