N2959RPIPER PA-28-161 1992-03-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 287916586

Summary

On March 23, 1992, a Piper PA-28-161 (N2959R) was involved in an accident near Lafayette, IN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS DELAYING THE ABORTED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2959R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 23, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA115
Location
LAFAYETTE, IN
Event ID
20001211X14266
Coordinates
40.419441, -86.890174
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS DELAYING THE ABORTED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
287916586
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PURDUE PILOTS INC
Address
1001 STEWART CTR BOX 622 PURDUE U
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47907
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# CHI92LA115