SERS · Schweizer G-164B · 1997-06-16 · RIO LINDA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA212
Event ID
20001208X08173
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-16
Location
RIO LINDA, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.679908, -121.449684
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
G-164B
Registration
N3631G
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by failing to ensure that sufficient airspeed would be obtained and/or maintained to remain clear of obstacles at the departure end of the runway. The obstacles (power lines & poles) were a related factor.