N4280M

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 4982-21

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 5, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA142
Location
GREEN CREEK, NJ
Event ID
20001211X15492
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 DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM FLYING THE AIRPLANE AND DID NOT MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4982-21
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12 PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAPE MAY AERIAL ADVERTISING LLC
Address
317 ROUTE 47 S
City
CAPE MAY CH
State / Zip Code
NJ 08210-2532
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# NYC92LA142