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May 27, 1987 · Cessna 150L · N6669G
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6669G
Operator
Firebaugh Edward C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA218
WHILE ON FINAL APCH TO LAND ON RWY 31R AT NIGHT, THE ACFT FLEW TOO LOW, STRUCK TREES, THEN COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. THE PLT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES & A BLOOD SAMPLE WAS DRAWN AT 0205 PDT. A CHECK OF HIS BLOOD SHOWED AN ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.14%. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL PROBLEM OF THE ACFT OR ENG WAS RPRTD.
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WHILE ON FINAL APCH TO LAND ON RWY 31R AT NIGHT, THE ACFT FLEW TOO LOW, STRUCK TREES, THEN COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. THE PLT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES & A BLOOD SAMPLE WAS DRAWN AT 0205 PDT. A CHECK OF HIS BLOOD SHOWED AN ALCOHOL LEVEL OF 0.14%. NO PREIMPACT MECHANICAL PROBLEM OF THE ACFT OR ENG WAS RPRTD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:21 PDT
Nearest AirportReid-Hillview (0nm N)
Runway31R
Runway Length3101 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6669G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFirebaugh Edward C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time04:48
Weather SourceWFAC