N1237PPIPER PA-23 1991-06-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23 S/N: 23-258

Summary

On June 01, 1991, a Piper PA-23 (N1237P) was involved in an accident near Maricopa, AZ. 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 PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN THE OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES AND THE INADVERTENT STALL DURING A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT/OWNERS LACK OF MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT BY ALCOHOL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1237P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 1, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA232
Location
MARICOPA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17024
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN THE OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES AND THE INADVERTENT STALL DURING A FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT/OWNERS LACK OF MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT BY ALCOHOL WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-258
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-23 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TICHY ROBERT
Address
4811 W CATALINA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85031
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# LAX91FA232