N3008FPIPER PA-28-161 1993-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On April 18, 1993, a Piper PA-28-161 (N3008F) was involved in an incident near Lakewood, NJ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3008F.

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