Summary
On June 12, 1988, a Piper PA-28-161 (N43310) was involved in an accident near Palm Springs, CA. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT MISJUDGED THE ALTITUDE OF THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88LA222. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43310.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 12, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88LA222
Location
PALM SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001213X25994
Coordinates
33.850135, -116.560180
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT MISJUDGED THE ALTITUDE OF THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ALEXANDER MICHAEL A
Address
1043 CAMINO DEL RETIRO
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA BARBARA
State / Zip Code
CA 93110
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# LAX88LA222