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May 3, 1990 · Lerstang LONG EZE · N2069G
Willows, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Willows, CA
Aircraft
Lerstang LONG EZE
Tail Number
N2069G
Operator
Lerstang Myrton R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90DVG05
THE PILOT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING A VISUAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED 20 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE ENGINE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WITH THE ENGINE OR THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE VARIABLE AT 10 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS MISJUDGEMENT OF THE CORRECT LANDING SPOT AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DESCEND INTO THE GROUND WITHOUT TAKING PROPER AND TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING A VISUAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED 20 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE ENGINE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WITH THE ENGINE OR THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE VARIABLE AT 10 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportWillows Glenn Co. (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4506 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLerstang LONG EZE
Tail NumberN2069G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLerstang Myrton R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / 3 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg