N5867WPIPER PA-28-160 1992-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-160 S/N: 28-2439

Summary

On September 26, 1992, a Piper PA-28-160 (N5867W) was involved in an accident near Bethel, ME. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN. THE DARK NIGHT WAS A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA150. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5867W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA150
Location
BETHEL, ME
Event ID
20001211X15631
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN. THE DARK NIGHT WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2439
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-28-160 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRAY LEROY W JR
Address
RFD 1 BOX 289
Status
Deregistered
City
ELLSWORTH
State / Zip Code
ME 04605
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# BFO92LA150