N4950PPIPER PA-23 1990-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-23 S/N: 27-546

Summary

On July 20, 1990, a Piper PA-23 (N4950P) was involved in an incident near Long Beach, 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: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA262. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4950P.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 20, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA262
Location
LONG BEACH, CA
Event ID
20001212X23748
Coordinates
33.809993, -118.180015
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-546
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA-23 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
8132 FIRESTONE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
DOWNEY
State / Zip Code
CA 90241
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# LAX90LA262