# NTSB LAX81FVG40: Piper PA-22, N3132Z, Weaverville, CA, June 5, 1981

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: June 5, 1981
- Place: Weaverville, CA · WEAVERVILLE, CA
- Location: 40.7407° N, 122.9290° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Weaverville, CA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.7407&lon=-122.9290&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 25, 1981
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 125724
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX81FVG40
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG40

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1562   81/6/5    WEAVERVILLE,CA      PIPER PA-22         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 58, 963
        TIME - 2235                    N3132Z              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - LONNIE POOL
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION         LAST ENROUTE STOP
          AUBURN,CA                   WEAVERVILLE,CA               CHICO,CA
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           UNDERSHOOT                                               LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
           PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
        FACTOR(S)
           AIRPORTS/AIRWAYS/FACILITIES - AIRPORT FACILITIES: OTHER
        REMARKS- ATMTD LNDG ON UNLGTD RWY ON DARK NGT.STRUCK PWR LNS APRX 4FT BLO & 625FT FM DSPLCD THRESHOLD.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3132Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3132Z-2012-02-25), registration cancelled 2012-02-25, S/N 22-7077, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-150) (registry code 7102210) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Lonnie Pool

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19810605052109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810605052109A), Jun 5, 1981: Piper PA22, Weaverville, CA, Substantial damage. Struck wires on night approach for landing on unlit runway. Obstruction light for wires not on.

## Other investigations on N3132Z (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX80DVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD20), Apr 2, 1980: Piper PA-22 (N3132Z), Novato, CA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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