NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N31AP and the event date: after May 20, 1976, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX05LA224Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBig Pine, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude and his decision to turn toward higher terrain.NTSB LAX03LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSan Diego, CAthe pilot's use of an inadequate climb attitude during takeoff resulting in the proper climb rate not being established.NTSB LAX91LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJulian, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of his experimental glider during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with gusty winds.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N31AP and the event date: after May 20, 1976, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20050703015259ACruise/Level Flight · Bishop, CA(-23) On July 3, 2005, about 1530 pacific daylight time, a schliecher ASW-20 glider, N31AP, collided with mountainous terrain in the inyo national park, about 15 nautical miles south-southwest of big pine California, at 11,600 feet mean sea level (MSL). The…Accident 20030316004739ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · San Diego, CA(-23) Pilot experienced an aborted takeoff during a "winch" launch. Pilot stated that he winch was not operating properly which forced him to make an early break. Pilot ended up making a forced landing due to lack of altitude and flying speed. No injuries.…Accident 19910406023219ATakeoff Ground Roll · Julian, CAOn glider tow wind blew glider to edge of runway. Wing caught bushes. Tow rope broke. Glider towplane left runway.
Other aircraft with N31AP · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N31AP now.