N9637P

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-7405806

Summary

On April 24, 1993, a Piper PA-25-235 (N9637P) was involved in an accident near Forest Grove, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET TERRAIN, TAILWIND, TREES, AND WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9637P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 24, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA101
Location
FOREST GROVE, OR
Event ID
20001211X12255
Coordinates
45.550098, -123.149574
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WET TERRAIN, TAILWIND, TREES, AND WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-7405806
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RT 1 BOX 115
Status
Deregistered
City
BREWSTER
State / Zip Code
WA 98812
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# SEA93LA101