NONE · PIPER PA-32R-300 · 1989-09-17 · MAMMOTH LAKES, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX89LA313
Event ID
20001213X29418
Type
Accident
Date
1989-09-17
Location
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.579116, -118.840988
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-300
Registration
N3929F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITION AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS THAT RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GUSTY & CROSS-WINDS AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.