N4838PPIPER PA-23-250 1989-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-408

Summary

On August 14, 1989, a Piper PA-23-250 (N4838P) was involved in an accident near Lake Tahoe, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DISABLEMENT OF THE STABILATOR FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA277. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4838P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 14, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA277
Location
LAKE TAHOE, CA
Event ID
20001213X29139
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

DISABLEMENT OF THE STABILATOR FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-408
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHN W BUCHANAN INC
Address
20928 LAMBERTON AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90810
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# LAX89FA277