N4291VPIPER PA-28-181 1991-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8390023

Summary

On May 12, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N4291V) was involved in an incident near Catalina Island, CA. All 4 people 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 INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND INTENTIONAL LOW FLYING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE CRUISING INTO THE WATER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR RELATED TO THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA212. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4291V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 12, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA212
Location
CATALINA ISLAND, CA
Event ID
20001212X17043
Coordinates
33.380718, -118.449142
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND INTENTIONAL LOW FLYING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE CRUISING INTO THE WATER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR RELATED TO THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8390023
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX91LA212