N2739ALKIRE PIETENPOL 1992-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ALKIRE PIETENPOL S/N: 1

Summary

On July 31, 1992, a Alkire PIETENPOL (N2739) was involved in an accident near Delphi, IN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER WHILE IN FLIGHT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO EFFECT A FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DEX04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2739.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 31, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DEX04
Location
DELPHI, IN
Event ID
20001211X15099
Coordinates
40.579334, -86.669448
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER WHILE IN FLIGHT, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO EFFECT A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ALKIRE
Serial Number
1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PIETENPOL SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALKIRE RICHARD P
Address
6760 OAK FIELD DR
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45415
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# CHI92DEX04