# NTSB Accident LAX89FA086
> **FAIRCHILD SA227AC** · 1989-01-18 · LOS ANGELES, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89FA086
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27600
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-01-18
- **Location:** LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.949901, -118.399681
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 7
- **Total aboard:** 8
## Aircraft
- **Make:** FAIRCHILD
- **Model:** SA227AC
- **Registration:** N26895
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANKER DRIVER TO SEE AND AVOID THE MOVING AIRCRAFT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DRIVER'S OBSTRUCTED VISIBILITY THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE'S CAB, AND THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.

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