Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 26, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA189
Location
VALLEJO, CA
Event ID
20001211X14463
Coordinates
38.089962, -122.250244
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SERVO DIAPHRAGM STEM WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL INTERRUPTION TO THE ENGINE. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND UTILITY POLE IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N31557
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R7885102
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1272 GREENFIELD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
CA 92021
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# LAX92LA189