N2169APIPER PA-22-135 1992-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-585

Summary

On August 24, 1992, a Piper PA-22-135 (N2169A) was involved in an incident near Morgan, UT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GRAVEL/DIRT BANK, NIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, AND RUNWAY LIGHTING UNAVAILABLE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2169A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 24, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA186
Location
MORGAN, UT
Event ID
20001211X15543
Coordinates
41.010944, -111.670310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GRAVEL/DIRT BANK, NIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, AND RUNWAY LIGHTING UNAVAILABLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-585
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUGHES PHILIP D
Address
1705 TONALEA ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37919
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# SEA92LA186