N6198H

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-780036

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 12, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX89FA013
Location
SANTA MARIA, CA
Event ID
20001213X27077
Coordinates
34.819938, -120.409126
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT I.F.R. PROCEDURES WHEREAS HE DESCENDED BELOW THE FINAL APPROACH FIX ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-780036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
5
FAA Model
PA-23-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LANE AVIATION INC
Address
3205 FM 2218 RD
City
ROSENBERG
State / Zip Code
TX 77471-5696
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# LAX89FA013