N36506PIPER PA-34-200T 1991-12-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-34-200T S/N: 34-7870339

Summary

On December 08, 1991, a Piper PA-34-200T (N36506) was involved in an accident near Pine Valley, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MONITOR THE PROPER ALTITUDE OVER OBSERABLE RISING TERRAIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A STRONG DOWNDRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36506.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 8, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA057
Location
PINE VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001212X18616
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MONITOR THE PROPER ALTITUDE OVER OBSERABLE RISING TERRAIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A STRONG DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7870339
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
QUALITY HONEYCOMB INC
Address
500 FRONT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
CA 92020
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# LAX92LA057