N4065RPIPER PA-32-300 1992-06-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40373

Summary

On June 29, 1992, a Piper PA-32-300 (N4065R) was involved in an incident near Coalinga, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH DURING THE NIGHT VFR APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING UNDERSHOOT AND A SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE RAISED ASPHALT LIP OF THE RUNWAY EDGE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA266. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4065R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 29, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA266
Location
COALINGA, CA
Event ID
20001211X14919
Coordinates
36.190631, -120.390426
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH DURING THE NIGHT VFR APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING UNDERSHOOT AND A SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE RAISED ASPHALT LIP OF THE RUNWAY EDGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40373
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DEVER BRANDON
Address
12616 FLORENCE LN
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
CA 95602-9641
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# LAX92LA266