N6863PPIPER PA-24-180 1992-03-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-1999

Summary

On March 16, 1992, a Piper PA-24-180 (N6863P) was involved in an incident near Longmont, CO. 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 MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE: A SNOW BANK ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY, AND GUSTY CROSSWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6863P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 16, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92LA042
Location
LONGMONT, CO
Event ID
20001211X14277
Coordinates
40.159488, -105.030632
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 MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE: A SNOW BANK ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY, AND GUSTY CROSSWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1999
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
SUPRISE VALLEY AVIATION
PO BOX 279
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDARVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 96104
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# DEN92LA042