N4369VPIPER PA-46 1987-11-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-46 S/N: 46-8408076

Summary

On November 30, 1987, a Piper PA-46 (N4369V) was involved in an accident near Long Beach, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE PILOT'S FAULTY DECISION WAS HIS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH A GEAR UP LANDING A COUPLE OF YEARS BEFORE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4369V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 30, 1987
NTSB Number
LAX88FA060
Location
LONG BEACH, CA
Event ID
20001213X32547
Coordinates
33.829414, -118.180068
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE PILOT'S FAULTY DECISION WAS HIS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH A GEAR UP LANDING A COUPLE OF YEARS BEFORE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
46-8408076
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-46 PA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOFFART LAWRENCE J
Address
3934 SW BARBUR BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
OR 97201
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# LAX88FA060