N109RHPIPER PA-32RT-300 1992-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-32RT-300 S/N: 32R-7885070

Summary

On June 30, 1992, a Piper PA-32RT-300 (N109RH) was involved in an accident near Leadville, CO. The accident resulted in 4 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDED: THE PILOT ALLOWING THE AIRPLANE TO LIFT OFF PREMATURELY, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N109RH.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 30, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92LA065
Location
LEADVILLE, CO
Event ID
20001211X14844
Coordinates
39.240291, -106.290344
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDED: THE PILOT ALLOWING THE AIRPLANE TO LIFT OFF PREMATURELY, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7885070
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300 P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRCRAFT SALVAGE & REBUILD INC
Address
100 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAK
State / Zip Code
WA 98841-9351
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# DEN92LA065