N4245RPIPER PA-32-300 1993-03-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40611

Summary

On March 21, 1993, a Piper PA-32-300 (N4245R) was involved in an accident near Las Animas, CO. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: WIND GUSTS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN93LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4245R.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 21, 1993
NTSB Number
DEN93LA034
Location
LAS ANIMAS, CO
Event ID
20001211X11969
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: WIND GUSTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40611
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LONG WILLIAM L
Address
168 NORTH BENT AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS ANIMAS
State / Zip Code
CO 81054
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# DEN93LA034