N8501PPIPER PA-24-4002021-08-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

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

Summary

On August 30, 2021, a Piper PA-24-400 (N8501P) was involved in an accident near Fullerton, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA343. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8501P.

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
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