N21040PIPER PA-44-180 1992-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180 S/N: 44-7995037

Summary

On March 19, 1992, a Piper PA-44-180 (N21040) was involved in an incident near Kennesaw, GA. 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 DUAL STUDENT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: WIND GUSTS, WIND SHEAR AND TURBULENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N21040.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 19, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA066
Location
KENNESAW, GA
Event ID
20001211X14221
Coordinates
34.020549, -84.609596
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DUAL STUDENT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: WIND GUSTS, WIND SHEAR AND TURBULENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
44-7995037
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180 PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PROFESS CORP USA
Address
725 MARKET ST
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801
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# ATL92LA066