N4111WPIPER PA-32-300 1989-12-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40174

Summary

On December 23, 1989, a Piper PA-32-300 (N4111W) was involved in an accident near Big Bear, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4111W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 23, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA056
Location
BIG BEAR, CA
Event ID
20001213X29983
Coordinates
34.260540, -116.840049
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40174
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCDOWELL WILLIAM A
Address
PO BOX 3267
Status
Deregistered
City
SIMI VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 93063
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# LAX90LA056