N8745NPIPER PA-28 1991-06-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 2825561

Summary

On June 22, 1991, a Piper PA-28 (N8745N) was involved in an accident near Pacoima, CA. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA273. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8745N.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 22, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA273
Location
PACOIMA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17323
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2825561
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
950 NORTH LOUISE
Status
Deregistered
City
GLENDALE
State / Zip Code
CA 91206
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# LAX91LA273