Accident Details
Date
Monday, January 30, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA098
Location
SAN MARTIN, CA
Event ID
20001213X27618
Coordinates
37.099491, -121.599876
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A LOOSE SPARK PLUG WITH THE REMINAING PLUGS FOULED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8163F
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8016201
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
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# LAX89LA098