N4305Y

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-160 S/N: 2028

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 2, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA374
Location
CONCORD, CA
Event ID
20001211X15705
Coordinates
38.000041, -122.030906
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The following Probable Cause was modified on April18, 2007, as a result of new information provided to the NTSB. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE 1.75 INCH OD PLUG IN THE CRANKSHAFT BY UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT FEATHERING OF THE LEFT ENGINE PROPELLER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4305Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-23-160 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHAVOSSY LOUIS
Address
1120 E HILLSDALE BLVD D213
Status
Deregistered
City
FOSTER CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 94404
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# LAX92FA374