N2326KPIPER PA-38-112 1992-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 3879A0575

Summary

On June 14, 1992, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2326K) was involved in an accident near Elkton, MD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER CLIMB ATTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE AIRPLANE WEIGHT AND BALANCE WAS EXCEEDED, THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRPLANE, AND HIS LACK OF RECENT TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2326K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 14, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA114
Location
ELKTON, MD
Event ID
20001211X14973
Coordinates
39.599048, -75.820373
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER CLIMB ATTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE AIRPLANE WEIGHT AND BALANCE WAS EXCEEDED, THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRPLANE, AND HIS LACK OF RECENT TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3879A0575
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAWN AERONAUTICS INC
Address
120 OLD CHURCHMANS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
DE 19720
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# NYC92LA114