N255WPIPER PA-23-150 1992-01-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-23-150 S/N: 23-451

Summary

On January 13, 1992, a Piper PA-23-150 (N255W) was involved in an incident near Grand Rapids, MN. All 2 people 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 LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY THE ALTERNATE SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N255W.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 13, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA071
Location
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Event ID
20001211X13961
Coordinates
47.220218, -93.519851
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BY THE ALTERNATE SYSTEM. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-451
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-23-150 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 1039
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
MO 63006
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# CHI92LA071