N4427YPIPER PA-25-235 1992-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-4050

Summary

On May 18, 1992, a Piper PA-25-235 (N4427Y) was involved in an accident near Iroquois, SD. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN IMPROPER MANEUVER AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN LEVEL OFF BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DTK01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4427Y.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 18, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DTK01
Location
IROQUOIS, SD
Event ID
20001211X14617
Coordinates
44.360473, -97.839416
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER MANEUVER AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN LEVEL OFF BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-4050
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEVING AERIAL CORP SERVICE INC
Address
RR 1 BOX 25
Status
Deregistered
City
CLARK
State / Zip Code
SD 57225
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# CHI92DTK01