N3292ZPIPER PA-18 1992-07-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7229

Summary

On July 19, 1992, a Piper PA-18 (N3292Z) was involved in an accident near Ft Walton Beach, FL. 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: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE WHILE TURNING ON FINAL APPROACH OVER WATER TO LAND AT AN AIRPORT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3292Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 19, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA150
Location
FT WALTON BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001211X15230
Coordinates
30.410367, -86.660018
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE WHILE TURNING ON FINAL APPROACH OVER WATER TO LAND AT AN AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7229
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALBERTSON JAMES M
Address
1307 GILLMAN RD
City
WESTVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32464-9558
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# MIA92LA150