MINR · PIPER PA-32R-301T · 1995-08-12 · TRUCKEE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX95LA292
Event ID
20001207X04290
Type
Accident
Date
1995-08-12
Location
TRUCKEE, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-301T
Registration
N8386H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A FAILURE IN THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE (OR INABILITY) TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY.