N5925D

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-4587

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 26, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA247
Location
PLACERVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001213X28873
Coordinates
38.729804, -120.799293
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT THE LAST OVERHAUL WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE #3 MAIN BEARING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA FOR THE EMERGENCY LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5925D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4587
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LENTINI MICHAEL
Address
3009 AIRPARK DR # D
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA MARIA
State / Zip Code
CA 93455-1821
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# LAX89LA247