Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 N6220L
29 April 1989 · Ramona, California, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 29 April 1989 at about 21:00 local time, a Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 registered N6220L was involved in an accident near Ramona, California, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was slightly damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Ramona, California, United States
- Nearest airport
- Ramona (L39)
- Coordinates
- 33.0694, -116.8294
- Aircraft
- Great Lakes 2T-1A-2
- Registration
- N6220L
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Minor
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX89LA174
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Probable cause
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING TAXI TO TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER AIRCRAFT THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
WHILE TAXIING TO THE RUNWAY, A GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH A CESSNA 172 THAT WAS PARKED IN THE RUNUP AREA. THE PILOT OF THE GREAT LAKES REPORTED THAT HE WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT AND FORWARD VISIBILITY IS RESTRICTED. THE GREAT LAKES COLLIDED WITH THE RIGHT REAR OF THE CESSNA.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Aircraft involved
| Aircraft | Registration | Operator | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 2T-1A-2 | N6220L | - | Minor |
| Cessna 172E 172E | N31303 | - | Substantial |
Other Great Lakes 2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 1989 | Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 | Pittstown, New Jersey, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Jun 1987 | Great Lakes 2T-1A | Lago Vista, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1987 | Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 | Baytown, Texas, United States | H & R Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 28 Feb 1987 | Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 | St.augustine, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 May 1987 | Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Aug 1987 | Great Lakes 2T-1A | Bozeman, Montana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 1989 | Piper PA-31-350 | Ontario, California, United States | Ameriflight | Fatal | 1 |
| 26 Sep 1989 | Piper PA-25-235 | Warner Springs, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Sep 1989 | Cessna 310K | Ojai, California, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 30 Sep 1989 | Cessna 182 | Eureka, California, United States | Nothern Air | No injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 1989 | Cessna 152 | Lancaster, California, United States | West Coast Air Center | Fatal | 2 |
| 29 Sep 1989 | Bellanca 17-30A | Palo Alto, California, United States | Klouda, Linda K. | Minor injuries | - |