# NTSB LAX87LA054: North American-Maslon SNJ-4, N269WB, El Cajon, CA, November 28, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 28, 1986, 15:50 local (23:50 UTC)
- Place: El Cajon, CA
- Coordinates: 32.790798, -116.959907 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.7908&lon=-116.9599&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 10, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25482
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX87LA054
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25482/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA054

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - lift-off - premature, pilot in command (cause)
  - rotation - excessive, pilot in command (cause)
  - proper alignment - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, descent - uncontrolled
  - stall/mush - performed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

A NORTH AMERICAN SNJ-4 GROUND LOOPED AFTER A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF ROLL ON RUNWAY 27R. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT TWICE AND THEN LIFTED OFF THE GROUND WITH A HIGH ANGLE OF ATTACK AND LOW AIRSPEED. THE AIRCRAFT THEN 'MUSHED ALONG' AT APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 FEET AGL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONTINUIING TO DRIFT LEFT TOWARDS THE TERMINAL BUILDING WHEN IT REACHED RUNWAY 27L. THE AIRCRAFT THEN BEGAN TO ROLL LEFT AND DRAGGED ITS LEFT WING TIP. THE AIRCRAFT LOST ALTITUDE AND CAME TO REST ON ITS BELLY. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED GOOD TILL THE TIME THE PROPELLOR STRUCK THE GROUND. HE ALSO REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE 90 DEGREES TO THE RUNWAY AND THE WIND SOCK WAS FULLY EXTENDED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N269WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269WB), registered now, S/N 26992, built 1985 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: NORTH AMERICAN-MASLON SNJ-4
- Registry model: [North American-Maslon SNJ-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-maslon-snj-4) (registry code 6400411) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 26992
- Airframe hours: 1337
- Engines: P&W 1340AN1 650 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Edward A. Maslon
- Registered owner: Maslon, Edward A.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 1986, 21 hours before
- Departed: SEE, EL CAJON, CA
- Airport: SEE, Gillispie, runway 27R, 5,341 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 447 total, 111 in this make and model, 318 as pilot in command, 70 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: SEE

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19861128065329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861128065329A), Nov 28, 1986: Namer SNJ4, El Cajon, CA, Substantial damage. Trouble with left crosswind. Lifted early and stall mushed. Caught wing on ground and ground looped. Poor handling.

## Other investigations on N269WB (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA09CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA242), Apr 14, 2009: North American SNJ (N269WB), Bessemer, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a crosswind.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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