N3732KPIPER PA-28-140 1992-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-23709

Summary

On August 02, 1992, a Piper PA-28-140 (N3732K) was involved in an accident near Ocracoke, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND THE DIRT BANK ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3732K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 2, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA150
Location
OCRACOKE, NC
Event ID
20001211X15317
Coordinates
35.070907, -75.999732
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND THE DIRT BANK ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-23709
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 198
Status
Deregistered
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011
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# ATL92LA150