Ryan ST3KR accident near Aguila, Arizona, September 7, 1987
On September 7, 1987 at about 3:00 pm local time, a Ryan ST3KR, registered N53190, was substantially damaged in an accident near Aguila, Arizona (Hough airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 7, 1987 · about 3:00 pm local time
- Place
- Aguila, Arizona · Hough · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Ryan ST3KR
- Registration
- N53190 · registry record · serial 1477
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PLT MADE A HARD LANDING AND BOUNCED. THE ACFT DRIFTED RIGHT BEFORE TOUCHING DOWN AGAIN. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST WHEN RT WHEEL WENT OFF THE RWY.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 778 hours in all; 113 in this make and model; 15 in the last 90 days; 13 in the last 30 days; 730 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: rear
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,880 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 13, 1987; 10 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,885 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Kinner R-56 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: P10 Chandler AZ at 2:00 pm
- Destination: L66 Corona CA
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 15, 1,600 ft by 33 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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