N878D

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-7754099

Summary

On April 15, 1993, a Piper PA-23-250 (N878D) was involved in an accident near Elizabethton, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON ONE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N878D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 15, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93LA072
Location
ELIZABETHTON, TN
Event ID
20001211X12065
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON ONE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-7754099
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MORRISTOWN FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 1874
Status
Deregistered
City
MORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
TN 37816
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# ATL93LA072