N4235RPIPER PA-32-300 1989-01-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40600

Summary

On January 27, 1989, a Piper PA-32-300 (N4235R) was involved in an incident near Gualala, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT MISJUDGED THE ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY AND SUBSEQUENTLY DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4235R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 27, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA100
Location
GUALALA, CA
Event ID
20001213X27619
Coordinates
38.819892, -123.509963
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT MISJUDGED THE ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY AND SUBSEQUENTLY DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40600
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RUSSELL LARRY L
Address
706 WESTERN DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
POINT RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
CA 94801
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# LAX89LA100