N55UFPIPER PA-31P 1992-12-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-31P S/N: 31P-7400182

Summary

On December 14, 1992, a Piper PA-31P (N55UF) was involved in an accident near Oceanside, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH THE OCEAN DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON (S).

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93FA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55UF.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 14, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93FA066
Location
OCEANSIDE, CA
Event ID
20001211X16171
Coordinates
33.200229, -117.349769
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH THE OCEAN DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON (S).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31P-7400182
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-31P PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EKSTED TIM W
Address
6592 GOODWIN STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92111
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# LAX93FA066