N5338WPIPER PA-28-140 1993-04-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-396

Summary

On April 04, 1993, a Piper PA-28-140 (N5338W) was involved in an accident near Doylestown, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5338W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 4, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA068
Location
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Event ID
20001211X12215
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-396
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLAGLER DANIEL S
Address
320 VALLEY FORGE CT
Status
Deregistered
City
WARMINSTER
State / Zip Code
PA 18974
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# NYC93LA068