Accident Details
Date
Saturday, December 30, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA059
Location
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Event ID
20001213X29986
Coordinates
34.499038, -120.119804
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8138E
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8090176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
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# LAX90LA059