N201MAPIPER PA-28 1992-10-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 28-26771

Summary

On October 13, 1992, a Piper PA-28 (N201MA) was involved in an accident near Grove City, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT RAISED THE FLAPS PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT TO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N201MA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 13, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA019
Location
GROVE CITY, PA
Event ID
20001211X15945
Coordinates
41.149673, -80.079910
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT RAISED THE FLAPS PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT TO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-26771
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THOMPSON GREGORY A
Address
RD 4 BOX 644
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
PA 16101
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# NYC93LA019