N8333T

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28-161 S/N: 288116146

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 10, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA014
Location
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001211X15942
Coordinates
40.070579, -80.890029
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION TO LAND ON A SHORT GRASS RUNWAY WITH A TAIL WIND. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND EVALUATE A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
288116146
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RAS AVIATION LLC
Address
44050 RUSSIA RD
City
ELYRIA
State / Zip Code
OH 44035-6800
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# NYC93LA014