Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 24, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA171
Location
TRUCKEE, CA
Event ID
20001213X28134
Coordinates
38.350364, -121.420051
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FUEL LINES BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO INSTALLED THE ENGINE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N840A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WANDT STEVEN J
Address
PO BOX 3079
Status
Deregistered
City
TRUCKEE
State / Zip Code
CA 95734
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# LAX89LA171