N251NW

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40414

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 18, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA214
Location
GALESBURG, IL
Event ID
20001211X12574
Coordinates
40.949676, -90.370742
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DEPARTING PILOT'S (N251NW) INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE OPERATING IN VFR CONDITIONS AT AN UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DEPARTING PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION, AND THE ARRIVING PILOT'S (N2632U) INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N251NW
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40414
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1111 E TOUGHY AVE 230
Status
Deregistered
City
DES PLAINES
State / Zip Code
IL 60018
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# CHI93LA214