N3724PPIPER PA-22-150 1991-02-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-3442

Summary

On February 27, 1991, a Piper PA-22-150 (N3724P) was involved in an incident near Fullerton, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS WATER IN THE FUEL TANK.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3724P.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 27, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA113
Location
FULLERTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X16480
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS WATER IN THE FUEL TANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-3442
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 25504
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73125-0504
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# LAX91LA113