N143AC

MINR
None

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 23-7304989

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 7, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92IA141
Location
VALENTINE, NE
Event ID
20001211X14620
Coordinates
42.869728, -100.550498
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR AND THE INATTENTIVE FAA INSPECTOR (CHECK AIRMAN). ASSOCIATED FACTORS ARE THE INOPERATIVE LANDING GEAR WARNING SYSTEM, THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT AND FAA INSPECTOR, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE A CHECKLIST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-7304989
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-23-250

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
POTCAKE AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 7967
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
MT 59807-7967
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# CHI92IA141