N2118PPIPER PA-23-150 1990-02-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-23-150 S/N: 23-709

Summary

On February 10, 1990, a Piper PA-23-150 (N2118P) was involved in an accident near Long Beach, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RAISE THE GEAR AND FLAPS DURING A GO-AROUND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN A PA-23.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2118P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 10, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA087
Location
LONG BEACH, CA
Event ID
20001212X22588
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RAISE THE GEAR AND FLAPS DURING A GO-AROUND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN A PA-23.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-709
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-23-150 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
UNKNOWN
Status
Deregistered
City
OK CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# LAX90LA087