N3658W

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32 S/N: 32-564

Summary

On February 04, 1993, a Piper PA-32 (N3658W) was involved in an accident near Austin, MN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC, DIVERTED ATTENTION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3658W.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 4, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA087
Location
AUSTIN, MN
Event ID
20001211X11800
Coordinates
43.669685, -92.969062
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC, DIVERTED ATTENTION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-564
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-32 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLYING 20 CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 1971
City
SPRINGFIELD
State / Zip Code
IL 62705-1971
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# CHI93LA087