N32889PIPER PA-28-180 1992-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-7505101

Summary

On October 03, 1992, a Piper PA-28-180 (N32889) was involved in an accident near Powell, WY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE RADIO TOWER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MARKED TOWER AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32889.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 3, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA93LA003
Location
POWELL, WY
Event ID
20001211X15960
Coordinates
44.790298, -108.730400
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE CLEARANCE FROM THE RADIO TOWER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MARKED TOWER AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7505101
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAWKINS & POWERS FLIGHT SERVICE DBA
Address
BOX 852
Status
Deregistered
City
POWELL
State / Zip Code
WY 82435
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# SEA93LA003