Piper PA-28 accident near Baja California, Mx, December 5, 1995
On December 5, 1995 at about 10:25 pm local time, a Piper PA-28, registered N4577R, was destroyed in an accident near Baja California. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 5, 1995 · about 10:25 pm local time
- Place
- Baja California, Mexico
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28 · all PA-28s on the register
- Registration
- N4577R · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: FUL Fullerton CA
- Destination: MES Ensenada
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 300° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Temperature: 66°F (19°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 2:51 pm from SDM
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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