N66SLPIPER PA 34-200T 1991-01-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 34-200T S/N: 34-8070038

Summary

On January 07, 1991, a Piper PA 34-200T (N66SL) was involved in an incident near Red Bluff, 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 IN COMMAND TO DETECT A DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THE APPROACH IN USE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA067. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66SL.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 7, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA067
Location
RED BLUFF, CA
Event ID
20001212X16328
Coordinates
40.130733, -122.430061
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 IN COMMAND TO DETECT A DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THE APPROACH IN USE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-8070038
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA 34-200T M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHASTA LIVESTOCK INC
Address
729 NORTH H ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKEVIEW
State / Zip Code
OR 97630
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# LAX91LA067