N8620NPIPER PA-32-300 1990-02-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7140012

Summary

On February 05, 1990, a Piper PA-32-300 (N8620N) was involved in an incident near Mammoth Lakes, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMOVAL OF ICE FROM THE FUSELAGE, WINGS, AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8620N.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 5, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA085
Location
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA
Event ID
20001212X22586
Coordinates
37.579124, -118.839538
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMOVAL OF ICE FROM THE FUSELAGE, WINGS, AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7140012
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NATHANIEL SHELDON J
Address
5571 EMERYWOOD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BUENA PARK
State / Zip Code
CA 90621
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# LAX90LA085