N62951PIPER PA-31-350 1992-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31-350 S/N: 31-7752001

Summary

On March 19, 1992, a Piper PA-31-350 (N62951) was involved in an incident near Brewer, ME. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE DURING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N62951.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 19, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA045
Location
BREWER, ME
Event ID
20001211X14247
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE DURING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7752001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCCANDLESS AIRCRAFT LC
Address
1275 B OLIVE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50441
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# BFO92LA045