Piper PA-38-112 N23680
24 March 1995 · Torrance, California, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 24 March 1995 at about 00:00 local time, a Piper PA-38-112 registered N23680, operated by South Bay Aviation, was involved in an accident near Torrance, California, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Torrance, California, United States
- Nearest airport
- Torrance (TOA)
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-38-112
- Registration
- N23680
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- South Bay Aviation
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- LAX95LA143
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
the pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 29L WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN DOWNDRAFT AND LANDED HARD. THE WINDS WERE FROM 250 DEGREES AT 18 KNOTS. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Piper PA-38 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-38-112 | Utica, New York, United States | George E Barth | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Aug 1995 | Piper PA-38-112 | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1995 | Piper PA-38-112 | Rubidoux, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jan 1995 | Piper PA-38-112 | Joshua Tree, California, United States | HI Desert Airport | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-38-112 | Agricola, Mississippi, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Sep 1995 | Piper PA-38-112 | Placerville, California, United States | Mazzei Flying Service | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 1995 | Ed Bergreen KIS | San Leandro, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Jun 1995 | Spreuer COZY | Oceanside, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jun 1995 | Cessna 182P | Susanville, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jun 1995 | Cessna 150M | Turlock, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-28-181 | Palm Springs, California, United States | Alan L. Kaplan | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-34-200 | Avalon, California, United States | Aero Club | No injuries | - |