1 fatal · PIPER PA-28-161 · 1991-09-21 · PLACERVILLE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91FA401
Event ID
20001212X18108
Type
Accident
Date
1991-09-21
Location
PLACERVILLE, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.729236, -120.800445
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
4
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N82857
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF AT A HIGH DENSITY AIRPORT WITH THE AIRPLANE EXCEEDING ITS MAXIMUM GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.