1 fatal · PIPER PA-28-180 · 1994-03-12 · LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX94FA159
Event ID
20001206X00917
Type
Accident
Date
1994-03-12
Location
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.029399, -118.43077
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N8129W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the upper engine compartment cowl to remain attached to the lower cowl during initial climb as a result of inadequate maintenance and replacement practices by the aircraft owner.