N6926BPIPER PA-22-150 1988-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-4203

Summary

On July 13, 1988, a Piper PA-22-150 (N6926B) was involved in an accident near Compton, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: STUDENT PILOTS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE MOISTURE FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION WHICH LED TO A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA251. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6926B.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 13, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88FA251
Location
COMPTON, CA
Event ID
20001213X26261
Coordinates
33.870548, -118.240249
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

STUDENT PILOTS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE MOISTURE FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING HIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION WHICH LED TO A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4203
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MASON DOUGLAS A
Address
PO BOX 984
Status
Deregistered
City
CRESTED BUTTE
State / Zip Code
CO 81224
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# LAX88FA251