Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 6, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90DJA01
Location
HILO, HI
Event ID
20001213X29616
Coordinates
19.690107, -155.079940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF A MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE PILOT TO APPLY EXCESSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE TO AVOID DEPARTING A NARROW LANDING STRIP. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT ACCEPTING AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAD A TIRE WORN BEYOND SAFE LIMITS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOR NOT PROPERLY SERVICING THE AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N88932
Make
EMAIR
Serial Number
0044
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
874 DILLINGHAM BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
HONOLULU
State / Zip Code
HI 96817-4505
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# LAX90DJA01