N1494PPIPER PA-23-150 1993-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-23-150 S/N: 23-564

Summary

On April 19, 1993, a Piper PA-23-150 (N1494P) was involved in an accident near Nellysford, VA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION AND PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE ADEQUATE FOR TERRAIN AVOIDANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1494P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 19, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA088
Location
NELLYSFORD, VA
Event ID
20001211X12231
Coordinates
37.899261, -78.899757
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION AND PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ALTITUDE ADEQUATE FOR TERRAIN AVOIDANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-564
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-150 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPECIAL AIR SERVICES INC
Address
376 REDBUD LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENWOOD
State / Zip Code
IN 46142
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# NYC93LA088