Summary
On October 29, 1989, a Grumman AA-1A (N9330L) was involved in an accident near Borrego Springs, 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 FAILURE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9330L.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 29, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA015
Location
BORREGO SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001213X29640
Coordinates
33.170883, -116.269485
Nearest Airport
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 THE ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1150 CARNELIAN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
CA 92021
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# LAX90LA015