N41169PIPER PA-31-350 1989-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-31-350 S/N: 3 1-8452009

Summary

On February 14, 1989, a Piper PA-31-350 (N41169) was involved in an accident near Pacific Ocean, PO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DUE TO UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OVERWEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRPLANE NECESSITATED BY OVERWATER FUEL REQUIREMENTS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41169.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 14, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA119
Location
PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
Event ID
20001213X27755
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE DUE TO UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OVERWEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRPLANE NECESSITATED BY OVERWATER FUEL REQUIREMENTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3 1-8452009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

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# LAX89LA119