N3872C

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-18-125 S/N: 18-763

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 31, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA079
Location
HERALD, CA
Event ID
20001211X16192
Coordinates
38.330509, -121.140205
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE AND HIS FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT A HIGH SINK RATE PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-763
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA-18-125 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-125

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROBERTS MICHAEL J
Address
4636 SUMMIT DR
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
OR 97031-8432
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# LAX93LA079