N999HFPIPER PA-32-260 1993-02-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-663

Summary

On February 20, 1993, a Piper PA-32-260 (N999HF) was involved in an incident near Hudson, NY. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE SNOWBANK WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N999HF.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 20, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA031
Location
HUDSON, NY
Event ID
20001211X11790
Coordinates
42.249553, -73.779571
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE SNOWBANK WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-663
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GORMAN GERALD L
Address
450 B STREET STE 860
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92101
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# BFO93LA031