Boeing A75N1 accident near Lakeport, California, September 26, 1987
On September 26, 1987 at about 5:55 pm local time, a Boeing A75N1, registered N68853, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lakeport, California (Lampson airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. 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 26, 1987 · about 5:55 pm local time
- Place
- Lakeport, California · Lampson · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Boeing A75N1 · all A75N1s on the register
- Registration
- N68853 · registry record · serial 75-5418
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT GROUNDLOOPED DURING LANDING ROLL JUST AS THE TAILWHEEL TOUCHED DOWN. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND WINDS WERE LIGHT AND VARIABLE. HOWEVER, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE FELT A GUSTOF WIND.
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: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 8,000 hours in all; 34 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: rear
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 7,499 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, June 11, 1987; 31 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,590 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P&W R-985 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: UKI Ukiah CA at 5:20 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 28, 3,450 ft by 40 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 66°F (19°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 5:55 pm from UKI, 30 miles away
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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