# NTSB Accident LAX90DVG08
> **SCHWEIZER G-164-B** · 1990-05-06 · RICHVALE, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90DVG08
- **Event ID:** 20010110X00281
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-05-06
- **Location:** RICHVALE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.479614, -121.840362
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** G-164-B
- **Registration:** N6689K
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB DURING TAKEOFF RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDING INTO TERRAIN.

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