N6959CPIPER PA-28R-201T 1992-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28R-201T S/N: 28R-7803242

Summary

On July 17, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-201T (N6959C) was involved in an accident near Tool, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT EXCEEDED THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRFRAME AS A RESULT OF FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6959C.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 17, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA180
Location
TOOL, TX
Event ID
20001211X15147
Coordinates
32.429988, -96.220413
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT EXCEEDED THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRFRAME AS A RESULT OF FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7803242
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-201T P28S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAG-WELL INC
Address
8300 DOUGLAS #900
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75225
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# FTW92FA180