2 fatal · PIPER PA-28-180 · 1995-01-28 · BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX95FA088
Event ID
20001207X02878
Type
Accident
Date
1995-01-28
Location
BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.260185, -116.839141
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N9602J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper preflight inspection during which he failed to insure removal of the induction air system inlet covers. This action resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's decision to not follow published takeoff procedures which would have permitted flight over lower elevation terrain.