N38908PIPER PA-32-R-300 1990-01-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-R-300 S/N: 32R-7780487

Summary

On January 20, 1990, a Piper PA-32-R-300 (N38908) was involved in an incident near Sacramento, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH A LARGE BIRD DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS WHILE IN THE LANDING PATTERN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38908.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 20, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA108
Location
SACRAMENTO, CA
Event ID
20001212X22446
Coordinates
38.580581, -121.370468
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH A LARGE BIRD DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS WHILE IN THE LANDING PATTERN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7780487
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-32-R-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOLLERE MICHAEL E
Address
336 BONANZA
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
TX 78124-6037
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# LAX90LA108