N3058RPIPER PA-28R-200 1992-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-28R-200 S/N: 28R-35619

Summary

On August 07, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-200 (N3058R) was involved in an accident near Waynesboro, GA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE DURING FINAL APPROACH AS A RESULT OF HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3058R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 7, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92FA153
Location
WAYNESBORO, GA
Event ID
20001211X15311
Coordinates
33.089687, -82.009910
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE DURING FINAL APPROACH AS A RESULT OF HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-35619
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-200 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
RT 2 BOX AA 12
Status
Deregistered
City
WAYNESBORO
State / Zip Code
GA 30830
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# ATL92FA153