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February 19, 1990 · Champion 7KCAB · N5156T
Ojai, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Ojai, CA
Aircraft
Champion 7KCAB
Tail Number
N5156T
Operator
Greska Thomas F
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX90FA094
A GROUND WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE PERFORMING A LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVER, INVERTED FLIGHT ABOUT 50 FEET AGL. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED DURING THE MANEUVER AND STRUCK HIGH VEGETATION IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
A GROUND WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE PERFORMING A LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVER, INVERTED FLIGHT ABOUT 50 FEET AGL. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED DURING THE MANEUVER AND STRUCK HIGH VEGETATION IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE FOUND OF MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7KCAB
Tail NumberN5156T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorGreska Thomas F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:46
Weather SourceWFAC