Jan 25, 1991
Accident
Substantial CAYUCOS, CA
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND HIS MISJUDGMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT FOLLOWING THE PILOT'S DECISION TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE TRIM TAB ROD FROM THE TRIM TAB, PRODUCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION.
NTSB LAX91LA099