N4370BPIPER PA-28-161 1992-02-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8416114

Summary

On February 06, 1992, a Piper PA-28-161 (N4370B) was involved in an accident near Ogden, UT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE IN FLIGHT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN IN THE AREA, AND THE INSTRUCTOR DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION FROM FLIGHT DUTIES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92FA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4370B.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 6, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92FA042
Location
OGDEN, UT
Event ID
20001211X14179
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE IN FLIGHT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN IN THE AREA, AND THE INSTRUCTOR DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION FROM FLIGHT DUTIES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8416114
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
2849 ABG/SSYA
Status
Deregistered
City
HILL AFB
State / Zip Code
UT 84056
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# SEA92FA042