# NTSB Accident LAX90DJA01
> **EMAIR MA1-B** · 1989-10-06 · HILO, HI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90DJA01
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29616
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-06
- **Location:** HILO, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.690107, -155.07994
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** EMAIR
- **Model:** MA1-B
- **Registration:** N88932
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF A MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE PILOT TO APPLY EXCESSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE TO AVOID DEPARTING A NARROW LANDING STRIP. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT ACCEPTING AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAD A TIRE WORN BEYOND SAFE LIMITS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOR NOT PROPERLY SERVICING THE AIRCRAFT.

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