N9343CPIPER PA-28R-201T 1992-02-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28R-201T S/N: 28R-7803254

Summary

On February 22, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-201T (N9343C) was involved in an accident near Ludlow, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE REPAIR STATION TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM A TOP OVERHAUL AND COMPLY WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO FATIGUE AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA122. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9343C.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 22, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA122
Location
LUDLOW, CA
Event ID
20001211X14136
Coordinates
34.720905, -116.150192
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE REPAIR STATION TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM A TOP OVERHAUL AND COMPLY WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO FATIGUE AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7803254
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-201T P28S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HIGGINS MELVIN W
Address
601 BIRMINGHAM
Status
Deregistered
City
BURBANK
State / Zip Code
CA 91504
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# LAX92LA122