N49DBPIPER PA-23-250 1991-05-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-161

Summary

On May 20, 1991, a Piper PA-23-250 (N49DB) was involved in an accident near Gasquet, CA. 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 DECISION TO ATTEMPT VFR FLIGHT IN A NARROW MOUNTAIN VALLEY IN CONDITIONS OF LOW CEILINGS AND MOUNTAIN OBSCUREMENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA220. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N49DB.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 20, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA220
Location
GASQUET, CA
Event ID
20001212X17049
Coordinates
41.839138, -123.849990
Nearest Airport
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 DECISION TO ATTEMPT VFR FLIGHT IN A NARROW MOUNTAIN VALLEY IN CONDITIONS OF LOW CEILINGS AND MOUNTAIN OBSCUREMENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-161
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHNSON ALLEN R
Address
202 LAWRENCE LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
YREKA
State / Zip Code
CA 96097
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# LAX91LA220