N15267PIPER PA-32-300 1993-02-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7340028

Summary

On February 15, 1993, a Piper PA-32-300 (N15267) was involved in an accident near Truckee, CA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93FA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15267.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 15, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93FA119
Location
TRUCKEE, CA
Event ID
20001211X11836
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7340028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BAKER RAYMOND C
Address
7209 SKYWAY
Status
Deregistered
City
PARADISE
State / Zip Code
CA 95969
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93FA119