Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 22, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA122
Location
LUDLOW, CA
Event ID
20001211X14136
Coordinates
34.720905, -116.150192
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
N9343C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7803254
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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