N2839RPIPER PA-28R-200 1992-06-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28R-200 S/N: 28R-35304

Summary

On June 15, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-200 (N2839R) was involved in an accident near W. Yellowstone, MT. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A STALL/MUSH ENCOUNTERED DUE TO POOR PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2839R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 15, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA127
Location
W. YELLOWSTONE, MT
Event ID
20001211X15004
Coordinates
44.689525, -111.210891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A STALL/MUSH ENCOUNTERED DUE TO POOR PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND GROSS WEIGHT EXCEEDED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-35304
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-200 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUGHES PHILIP D
Address
1705 TONALEA ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37919
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# SEA92LA127