N18PPPIPER PA31-325 1990-04-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA31-325 S/N: 51-7512046

Summary

On April 26, 1990, a Piper PA31-325 (N18PP) was involved in an accident near Cedar City, UT. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN DURING A NIGHT VFR APPROACH FOR LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90FA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N18PP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 26, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90FA100
Location
CEDAR CITY, UT
Event ID
20001212X22895
Coordinates
37.590015, -113.189064
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN DURING A NIGHT VFR APPROACH FOR LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
51-7512046
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA31-325 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 484
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19899
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# DEN90FA100