N77DRWITTMAN TAILWIND W-8 1989-11-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8 S/N: 270

Summary

On November 26, 1989, a Wittman Tailwind W-8 (N77DR) was involved in an accident near Chino, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DUG02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77DR.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 26, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90DUG02
Location
CHINO, CA
Event ID
20001213X29807
Coordinates
34.000469, -117.680168
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WITTMAN TAILWIND
Serial Number
270
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
W-8 TAIL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DIEDRICH STEVE
Address
1835 WHITTIER AVE F13
Status
Deregistered
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92627
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# LAX90DUG02