# NTSB LAX86FA315: Piper PA-28-140, N8876N, Phoenix, AZ, August 7, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: August 7, 1986, 08:25 local (15:25 UTC)
- Place: Phoenix, AZ
- Coordinates: 33.629066, -112.089843 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.6291&lon=-112.0898&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 3 fatal
- Status: Completed, report February 3, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 24934
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX86FA315
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/24934/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA315

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aircraft weight and balance - excessive, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE RECENTLY CERTIFICATED PRIVATE PILOT INITIATED FLT WITH AN OVER LOADED ACFT INTO HIGH DENSITY ALT CONDITIONS. THE ACFT STALLED AS IT MADE A CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO THE CROSSWIND LEG OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THE STALL RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8876N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8876N-2013-05-15), registration cancelled 2013-05-15, S/N 28-25739, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2825739
- Airframe hours: 4293
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2A 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Kurt R. Bergquist
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 10, 1986, 4,293 hours before
- Destination: PGA, PAGE, AZ
- Airport: DVT, Phoeniz-Deer Valley Muni., runway 7L, 3,800 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 150 total, 25 in this make and model, 96 as pilot in command, 37 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 110° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 90 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: DVT, 1 nm away

## 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 19860807037809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860807037809A), Aug 7, 1986: Piper PA28140, Phoenix, AZ, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft stalled on a climbing left turn after takeoff. Collided with the terrain. Post crash fire.

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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