# NTSB Accident LAX89LA168
> **STINSON 108** · 1989-04-22 · AVALON, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA168
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28131
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-22
- **Location:** AVALON, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.379898, -118.45079
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** STINSON
- **Model:** 108
- **Registration:** N97169
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE DOWNDRAFTS HE ENCOUNTERED AND THE DELAY IN HIS DECISION TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND.

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