Christen A-1 N96088
23 April 2006 · Creston, California, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 23 April 2006 at about 19:45 local time, a Christen A-1 registered N96088, operated by Jason J. Diestel, was involved in an accident near Creston, California, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Creston, California, United States
- Coordinates
- 35.5036, -120.4661
- Aircraft
- Christen A-1
- Registration
- N96088
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Jason J. Diestel
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- San Luis Obispo → Creston
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX06LA147
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot flew to an area where friends were setting up a motorbike course. The pilot said he intended to perform low altitude aerial reconnaissance over the area. While maneuvering, the pilot failed to observe a power line that was between 35 and 38 feet above ground level. The airplane collided with the line and then lost engine power. The pilot made a forced landing in an adjacent rough open field and during rollout the airplane was substantially damaged. An examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunction.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Christen A-1 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2006 | Christen A-1 | Takotna, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 May 2006 | Christen A-1 | Linden, New Jersey, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jun 2007 | Christen A-1 | Loa, Utah, United States | United States Department of Agriculture | Fatal | 2 |
| 30 Jul 2007 | Christen A-1 | Elm Springs, South Dakota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 Dec 2004 | Christen A-1 | Terreton, Idaho, United States | USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Apr 2004 | Christen A-1 | Curtis, Nebraska, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2006 | Beechcraft A36 | Bakersfield, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jul 2006 | Learjet 55 | Van Nuys, California, United States | Clay Lacy Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 18 Dec 2006 | Beechcraft D95A | Gilroy, California, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Boeing 737-790 | Los Angeles, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Oct 2006 | Williams BOWERS FLY BABY-1A | Oakdale, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 2006 | Cessna 152 | Prunedale, California, United States | United Flight Services | Minor injuries | - |