N4601YPIPER PA-25-235/250 1992-06-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-25-235/250 S/N: 254293

Summary

On June 24, 1992, a Piper PA-25-235/250 (N4601Y) was involved in an accident near Ramona, SD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE MANEUVERING DURING AERIAL APPLICATION OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DTK03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4601Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 24, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DTK03
Location
RAMONA, SD
Event ID
20001211X14796
Coordinates
44.120204, -97.209197
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE MANEUVERING DURING AERIAL APPLICATION OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
254293
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235/250 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LENTSCH AERIAL SPRAYING
Address
1433 LEGEROS DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BROOKINGS
State / Zip Code
SD 57006
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# CHI92DTK03