N9302PPIPER PA-24-260 1990-06-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4798

Summary

On June 24, 1990, a Piper PA-24-260 (N9302P) was involved in an incident near Corona, 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: SABOTAGE WHEREIN UNKNOWN PERSON(S) PUT SAND IN THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL TANK.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA229. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9302P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 24, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA229
Location
CORONA, CA
Event ID
20001212X23445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

SABOTAGE WHEREIN UNKNOWN PERSON(S) PUT SAND IN THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL TANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4798
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THALMANN ROBERT J
Address
4905 PASEO DE LAS TORTUGHAS
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505
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# LAX90FA229