N2516D

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-79A0349

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 15, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA247
Location
BOULDER CITY, NV
Event ID
20001211X14887
Coordinates
35.989372, -114.810791
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO INSURE THE PROPER FLAP SETTING FOR TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN THE PROPER CLIMB RATE NOT BEING ATTAINED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS RISING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2516D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0349
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TOMAHAWK LEASING INC
Address
4560 E TROPICANA
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NV 89121
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# LAX92FA247