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N5548W

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-160 S/N: L-5045-39

Summary

On April 24, 1993, a Piper PA-28-160 (N5548W) was involved in an accident near Yankton, SD. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE. GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WERE A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA148. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5548W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 24, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA148
Location
YANKTON, SD
Event ID
20001211X12100
Coordinates
42.880271, -97.389694
Nearest Airport
Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (KYKN)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE. GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WERE A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5548W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
L-5045-39
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-160 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLACKMON JODY
Address
869 HIGHWAY 72 E
Status
Deregistered
City
COMER
State / Zip Code
GA 30629
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# CHI93LA148

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