N8287WPIPER PA-28-180 1992-03-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-2448

Summary

On March 08, 1992, a Piper PA-28-180 (N8287W) was involved in an accident near Mangum, OK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRPLANE ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8287W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 8, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA084
Location
MANGUM, OK
Event ID
20001211X14290
Coordinates
34.869956, -99.499198
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRPLANE ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2448
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WRIGHT STAN
Address
PO BOX 533
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLIS
State / Zip Code
OK 73550
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# FTW92LA084