N3018TCESSNA 320 1989-11-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 320 S/N: 0018

Summary

On November 06, 1989, a Cessna 320 (N3018T) was involved in an incident near Hayward, CA. All 3 people 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 ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT, AND COMPANY INDUCED PRESSURE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3018T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 6, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA024
Location
HAYWARD, CA
Event ID
20001213X29818
Coordinates
37.630374, -122.040985
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT, AND COMPANY INDUCED PRESSURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
320 C320
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
O-2A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PIEPER MIKE D
Address
347622 E 870 RD
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
OK 74834-7747
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# LAX90LA024