SERS · PIPER PA-18-125 · 1992-12-31 · HERALD, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93LA079
Event ID
20001211X16192
Type
Accident
Date
1992-12-31
Location
HERALD, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.330509, -121.140205
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-18-125
Registration
N3872C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE AND HIS FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT A HIGH SINK RATE PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND.