N821SCPIPER PA-32-260 1993-03-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32558

Summary

On March 03, 1993, a Piper PA-32-260 (N821SC) was involved in an accident near Riverton, WY. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 3 people uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT DID NOT PERFORM AN ABORT OF THE TAKEOFF AFTER OBSERVING A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. FACTORS INCLUDE IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N821SC.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 3, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA072
Location
RIVERTON, WY
Event ID
20001211X12040
Coordinates
43.029441, -108.409126
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT PERFORM AN ABORT OF THE TAKEOFF AFTER OBSERVING A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. FACTORS INCLUDE IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32558
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LINDY GEORGE HOWARD
Address
6823 EAST SHADOW LAKE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LINO LAKES
State / Zip Code
MN 55014
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# SEA93LA072