Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 27, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA327
Location
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Event ID
20001213X29427
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DITCHED THE AIRPLANE BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO SHORE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9615X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21057915
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCBRIDE LANCE
Address
872 HIGHLANDS 1
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA BARBARA
State / Zip Code
CA 93109
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# LAX89LA327