N1494P

Substantial
Serious

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

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
N1494P
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