N64997

Substantial
Serious

Aerostar RX-7

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 2, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA048
Location
CHANDLER, AZ
Event ID
20001213X29976
Coordinates
33.320339, -111.820663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: VARIABLE AND HIGH WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N64997
Make
AEROSTAR
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
RX-7 A270
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHLUKER STEVE
Address
107 E SAN MIGUEL AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85012-1338
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# LAX90LA048