CFDFVPIPER PA-23-180 1992-01-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-180 S/N: 23-1924

Summary

On January 30, 1992, a Piper PA-23-180 (CFDFV) was involved in an accident near Gold Bar, WA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT BECOMING INADVERTENTLY LOST/DISORIENTED. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92FA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft CFDFV.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 30, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92FA041
Location
GOLD BAR, WA
Event ID
20001211X14043
Coordinates
47.860271, -121.659774
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT BECOMING INADVERTENTLY LOST/DISORIENTED. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-1924
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-180 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA92FA041