N8501P

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-400S/N: 26-81

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 30, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA343
Location
Fullerton, CA
Event ID
20210914103858
Coordinates
33.872014, -117.979780
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and maintain a proper glidepath on approach which, resulted in a collision with the airport perimeter fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8501P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
26-81
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-24-400PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RICHMOND RONALD L
Address
1307 SEACREST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CORONA DEL MAR
State / Zip Code
CA 92625-1227
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# WPR21LA343