N4280MPIPER PA-12 1992-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-12 S/N: 4982-21

Summary

On August 05, 1992, a Piper PA-12 (N4280M) was involved in an accident near Green Creek, NJ. 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 DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION FROM FLYING THE AIRPLANE AND DID NOT MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4280M.

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