N33464PIPER PA-28R-200 1992-02-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-28R-200 S/N: 28R-7535153

Summary

On February 19, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-200 (N33464) was involved in an accident near Raleigh, NC. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW INSTRUMENT LANDING PROCEDURES BY DESCENDING BELOW THE GLIDE PATH OF THE INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILINGS AND FOG AT THE AIRPORT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA047. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N33464.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 19, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92FA047
Location
RALEIGH, NC
Event ID
20001211X14067
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW INSTRUMENT LANDING PROCEDURES BY DESCENDING BELOW THE GLIDE PATH OF THE INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILINGS AND FOG AT THE AIRPORT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7535153
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-200 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TAILWIND AVIATION INC
Address
2632 HICKING TR
Status
Deregistered
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27615
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# ATL92FA047