N16686

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11 S/N: 11-JRS-3

Summary

On May 15, 1993, a Piper PA-11 (N16686) was involved in an incident near Thedford, NE. 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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND AND HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF BRAKES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA173. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16686.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 15, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA173
Location
THEDFORD, NE
Event ID
20001211X12355
Coordinates
41.970584, -100.570976
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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND AND HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF BRAKES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-JRS-3
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-11 PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH A J
Address
615 E DOUGLAS ST
City
ONEILL
State / Zip Code
NE 68763-1647
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# CHI93LA173