Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 6, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA230
Location
MERCED, CA
Event ID
20001213X28861
Coordinates
37.350975, -120.420310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8212Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1339
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LAMB LARRY A
Address
875 MAIN STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
DEADWOOD
State / Zip Code
SD 57732
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# LAX89LA230