N7248JPIPER PA-28-140 1992-04-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-24590

Summary

On April 12, 1992, a Piper PA-28-140 (N7248J) was involved in an accident near Young Harris, GA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT, RAIN, AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7248J.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 12, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92FA076
Location
YOUNG HARRIS, GA
Event ID
20001211X14365
Coordinates
34.590694, -83.760643
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT, RAIN, AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-24590
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PARTLOW ALLEN L
Address
11415 INDIAN CREEK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46236
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# ATL92FA076