Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 27, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA410
Location
SAN CARLOS, CA
Event ID
20001212X18136
Coordinates
37.490989, -122.260566
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 INTAKE VALVE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING THE AIRCRAFT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2520U
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8016028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LANDEN DONALD E
Address
177 NO EL CAMINO REAL 20
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN MATEO
State / Zip Code
CA 94401
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# LAX91LA410