Aircraft Description
Model Year
1993
Manufacturer
—
Model
—
Type Aircraft
—
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
The Triennial Aircraft Registration form was mailed and has not been returned by the Post Office
Cert Issue Date
Invalid Date
Registered Owner
Name
WHETZEL LAWRENCE C
Address
17754 VILLAMOURA DR
City
POWAY
State / Zip Code
California92064-1014
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
—
Number of Engines
—
Mode S Code (Oct)
51742765
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7C5F5
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2002 | LAX02LA296 | Substantial | Minor | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate flight with a known equipment deficiency (inoperative fuel quantity gauge). |
| Aug 15, 1998 | CHI98LA318 | Substantial | Minor | the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were crops and encounter with unsuitable terrain. |
Sep 25, 2002LAX02LA296
Substantial
Minor
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate flight with a known equipment deficiency (inoperative fuel quantity gauge).
Aug 15, 1998CHI98LA318
Substantial
Minor
the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were crops and encounter with unsuitable terrain.
Additional Details
Registration
N60LW
Serial Number
1109
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC