N5175LPIPER PA-28-180 1992-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-4661

Summary

On June 28, 1992, a Piper PA-28-180 (N5175L) was involved in an accident near Mokane, MO. 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 INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DCA03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5175L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 28, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DCA03
Location
MOKANE, MO
Event ID
20001211X14787
Coordinates
38.670158, -91.870689
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4661
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SONTHEIMER JAMES E
Address
200 IFFRIG RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ST PETERS
State / Zip Code
MO 63376
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# CHI92DCA03