N242CFPIPER PA-23-150 1992-03-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-23-150 S/N: 23-462

Summary

On March 08, 1992, a Piper PA-23-150 (N242CF) was involved in an incident near Romeoville, IL. 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 PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WHEN HE DID NOT RECEIVE A SAFE INDICATION THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO RESTART THE LEFT ENGINE AFTER INTENTIONALLY SHUTTING IT DOWN TO SIMMULATE AN EMERGENCY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N242CF.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 8, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA105
Location
ROMEOVILLE, IL
Event ID
20001211X14258
Coordinates
41.580028, -88.040809
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WHEN HE DID NOT RECEIVE A SAFE INDICATION THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO RESTART THE LEFT ENGINE AFTER INTENTIONALLY SHUTTING IT DOWN TO SIMMULATE AN EMERGENCY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-462
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-23-150 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLYING C LEASING
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# CHI92LA105