N6677CPIPER J-2 1989-10-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J-2 S/N: 1604

Summary

On October 07, 1989, a Piper J-2 (N6677C) was involved in an incident near Santa Ynez, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SECURE THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE HAND PROPPING THE ENGINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA006. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6677C.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 7, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA006
Location
SANTA YNEZ, CA
Event ID
20001213X29634
Coordinates
34.639469, -120.019783
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SECURE THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE HAND PROPPING THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
1604
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1937
Model / ICAO
J-2 J2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10222 KAIMA DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTINGTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 92646
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# LAX90LA006