N3008F

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-7916210

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 18, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA085
Location
LAKEWOOD, NJ
Event ID
20001211X12228
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND A COLLISION WITH TREES. THE ADVERSE WIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7916210
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHEPHERD MICHAEL D
Address
2148 WENTWORTH DR
City
ROCK HILL
State / Zip Code
SC 29732-1242
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# NYC93LA085