N83364PIPER PA-28-181 1993-04-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8390035

Summary

On April 26, 1993, a Piper PA-28-181 (N83364) was involved in an incident near Las Vegas, NV. All 4 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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A BALANCE BETWEEN THE WING FUEL TANKS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83364.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 26, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA187
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001211X12177
Coordinates
36.079067, -115.140449
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE TOUCHDOWN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A BALANCE BETWEEN THE WING FUEL TANKS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8390035
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RHOADS ERIC S
Address
3001 REDHILL AVE # 5-203
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92626
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# LAX93LA187