N3985WPIPER PA-32-260 1992-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-956

Summary

On August 22, 1992, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3985W) was involved in an accident near Newburyport, MA. 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 LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA173. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3985W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 22, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA173
Location
NEWBURYPORT, MA
Event ID
20001211X15518
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-956
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
BEVERLY AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
BEVERLY
State / Zip Code
MA 01915
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# NYC92LA173