Summary
On August 09, 1994, a Piper PA-38-112 (N25871) was involved in an incident near Warner Springs, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout for livestock during takeoff.
On August 9, 1994, at 1445 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-38- 112, N25871, collided with livestock on the initial takeoff climb from a field near Warner Springs, California. The pilot was conducting a visual flight rules personal flight to Calexico, California. The airplane, registered to Lewis and Helman Inc., D.B.A. Bud Walen Aviation, Van Nuys, California, sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and neither the certificated private pilot nor his passenger were injured. The flight originated at Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, California, with a planned landing at Perris Valley Airport, Perris, California. The flight departed Perris Valley Airport at 1245 hours.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX94LA312. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25871.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout for livestock during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 9, 1994, at 1445 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-38- 112, N25871, collided with livestock on the initial takeoff climb from a field near Warner Springs, California. The pilot was conducting a visual flight rules personal flight to Calexico, California. The airplane, registered to Lewis and Helman Inc., D.B.A. Bud Walen Aviation, Van Nuys, California, sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and neither the certificated private pilot nor his passenger were injured. The flight originated at Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, California, with a planned landing at Perris Valley Airport, Perris, California. The flight departed Perris Valley Airport at 1245 hours.
The pilot indicated in the aircraft accident report, that he elected to make a precautionary landing in an open field due to thunderstorm activity along his intended route of flight. During the approach to the field, he noticed livestock in the area.
After the weather improved, the pilot elected to takeoff. During the initial ground run the airplane struck a cow. The pilot lost control and crashed. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX94LA312