Grumman AA-1B accident near Pacific Ocean, PO, November 6, 1992
On November 6, 1992, a Grumman AA-1B, registered N9890L, was destroyed in an accident near Pacific Ocean, PO. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
UNDETERMINED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT LOCATED.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 6, 1992
- Place
- Pacific Ocean, PO
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Grumman AA-1B
- Registration
- N9890L · no longer on the register · serial AA18-0490
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT RECEIVED A CHECKOUT IN THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE DEPARTING ON THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE INTENDED TO FLY TO THE HAWAIIAN VOLCANO AREA BEFORE RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT NEVER RETURNED. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO RETURN THE OPERATOR CONTACTED THE FAA AND REPORTED THE IT WAS OVERDUE. THE FAA INITIATED A FIELD OF THE SURROUNDING AIRPORTS, BUT WITHOUT SUCCESS. A SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURE WAS INITIATED AND TERMINATED 7 DAYS LATER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT FOUND.
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: 2,608 hours in all; 2,538 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 10, 1992
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-C2C (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
- Operator: Kona Aviation
The flight
- Departed from: KOA Kailua HI at 9:38 pm
- Destination: KOA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 350° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 4,500 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 0°F (-18°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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