N8784WPIPER PA-28-235 1993-02-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-235 S/N: 28-10330

Summary

On February 06, 1993, a Piper PA-28-235 (N8784W) was involved in an incident near Lafayette, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO INITIATE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCUMMULATION OF AIRFRAME ICE. THE ICING CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WEATHER ADVISORY WERE FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8784W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 6, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA088
Location
LAFAYETTE, IN
Event ID
20001211X11801
Coordinates
40.440536, -86.910774
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-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO INITIATE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCUMMULATION OF AIRFRAME ICE. THE ICING CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WEATHER ADVISORY WERE FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-10330
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-28-235 P28B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHAW FRANKLIN S
Address
1141 COUNTY ROAD 307
Status
Deregistered
City
SEMINOLE
State / Zip Code
TX 79360-5951
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# CHI93LA088