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N7341W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: PA28-1212

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA252
Location
CORONA, CA
Event ID
20001213X28877
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CONTINUED BUILDUP OF CARBURETOR ICE DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7341W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
PA28-1212
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LANDERS ROBERT K
Address
5041 MCFADDEN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HUNTINGTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 92649
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# LAX89LA252

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