N4754ZPIPER PA-22-108 1992-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-22-108 S/N: 22-8310

Summary

On July 12, 1992, a Piper PA-22-108 (N4754Z) was involved in an accident near Beavertown, PA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DOWNDRAFT AND INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4754Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 12, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA100
Location
BEAVERTOWN, PA
Event ID
20001211X15069
Coordinates
40.749546, -77.160476
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DOWNDRAFT AND INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-8310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-108 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILSON KELLY L
Address
PO BOX 232
Status
Deregistered
City
YEAGERTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 17099
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# BFO92LA100