N4374TPIPER PA-34-200 1989-03-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-34-200 S/N: 34-7250080

Summary

On March 24, 1989, a Piper PA-34-200 (N4374T) was involved in an accident near Lake Elsinore, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: CFI DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT IN HIS DEMONSTRATION OF SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION OF A TWIN ENGINE ACFT. HIS LACK OF SUPERVISION OF AN IMPROPER, DETERIORATING SITUATION ASSURED AN UNSUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4374T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA135
Location
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
Event ID
20001213X27926
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CFI DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT IN HIS DEMONSTRATION OF SINGLE ENGINE OPERATION OF A TWIN ENGINE ACFT. HIS LACK OF SUPERVISION OF AN IMPROPER, DETERIORATING SITUATION ASSURED AN UNSUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7250080
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200 PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAYES STEVEN J
Address
3231 FILLMORE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
CA 92503
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# LAX89LA135