N8409A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-301 S/N: 32R-8113084

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 14, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93LA050
Location
GOLDSBORO, NC
Event ID
20001211X11649
Coordinates
35.490848, -77.979881
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION IN ATTEMPTING A NIGHT LANDING AT AN AIRPORT WITHOUT OPERATING RUNWAY LIGHTS WHICH RESULTED IN A TOUCHDOWN OFF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN AIRPLANE LIGHTING MALFUNCTION FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S) AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-8113084
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-301 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WNGZ AVIATION APPAREL LLC
Address
1254 GRASS FERN LN
City
SANFORD
State / Zip Code
FL 32771-9337
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93LA050