Summary
On October 22, 1988, a Piper PA-28-140 (N140RM) was involved in an accident near Big Pine, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N140RM.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 22, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX89FA023
Location
BIG PINE, CA
Event ID
20001213X27082
Coordinates
37.129184, -118.159309
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MUELLER HENRY R
Address
35 GILMORE RD SP 9
Status
Deregistered
City
RED BLUFF
State / Zip Code
CA 96080
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# LAX89FA023