N515TW

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-2302

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 14, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA310
Location
HESPERIA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17573
Coordinates
34.360919, -117.320800
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER REFUELING AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL CONTAMINATION AND THE INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N515TW
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-2302
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KBBM RADIO INC
Address
PO BOX 1419
Status
Deregistered
City
WALDPORT
State / Zip Code
OR 97394
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# LAX91FA310