N59LDPIPER PA-23-250 1992-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-7405249

Summary

On June 28, 1992, a Piper PA-23-250 (N59LD) was involved in an accident near St. Thomas. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IN-FLIGHT FIRE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE WATER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59LD.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 28, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA143
Location
ST. THOMAS
Event ID
20001211X14939
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

IN-FLIGHT FIRE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE WATER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-7405249
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARIBBEAN AIR CARRIER INC
Address
TOWN HILL NO 18
Status
Deregistered
City
TOA ALTA
State / Zip Code
PR 00758
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# MIA92LA143