N3986EPIPER PA-36-375 1992-04-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-36-375 S/N: 36-7902030

Summary

On April 29, 1992, a Piper PA-36-375 (N3986E) was involved in an accident near Deloit, IA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT IS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DCD03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3986E.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 29, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DCD03
Location
DELOIT, IA
Event ID
20001211X14385
Coordinates
42.089420, -95.309791
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT IS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
36-7902030
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-36-375 PA36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LUTTER JAMES L
Address
PO BOX 4
Status
Deregistered
City
GANN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
SD 57341
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# CHI92DCD03