N7491RPIPER PA-28-140 1992-01-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-22045

Summary

On January 04, 1992, a Piper PA-28-140 (N7491R) was involved in an accident near Newberg, OR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A POORLY PLANNED FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: PROPER GLIDEPATH WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7491R.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 4, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA035
Location
NEWBERG, OR
Event ID
20001211X14047
Coordinates
45.320335, -122.979125
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A POORLY PLANNED FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: PROPER GLIDEPATH WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALVORD RICHARD F
Address
18469 NW TARA
Status
Deregistered
City
BEAVERTON
State / Zip Code
OR 97006
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# SEA92LA035