N7091CPIPER PA-32R-300 1992-08-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-32R-300 S/N: 32R-7680033

Summary

On August 04, 1992, a Piper PA-32R-300 (N7091C) was involved in an accident near Farmington, UT. The accident resulted in 5 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE DOWNDRAFTS AND A BOX CANYON.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA173. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7091C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 4, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA173
Location
FARMINGTON, UT
Event ID
20001211X15531
Coordinates
40.979846, -111.899108
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
5
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE DOWNDRAFTS AND A BOX CANYON.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680033
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Address
6411 IVY LN STE 110
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENBELT
State / Zip Code
MD 20770
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# SEA92LA173