N500BHPIPER PA-31P 1992-01-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-31P S/N: 31P-7530024

Summary

On January 02, 1992, a Piper PA-31P (N500BH) was involved in an accident near Mosinee, WI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INFLIGHT FIRE WITH THE CABIN HEATER AS THE ORIGIN, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N500BH.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 2, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92FA066
Location
MOSINEE, WI
Event ID
20001211X13955
Coordinates
44.779926, -89.680030
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT FIRE WITH THE CABIN HEATER AS THE ORIGIN, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31P-7530024
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-31P PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BECHER HOPPE ENGINEERS INC
Address
1130 GRAND AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SCHOFIELD
State / Zip Code
WI 54476
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# CHI92FA066