N37958PIPER J5A 1992-11-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J5A S/N: 5-828

Summary

On November 02, 1992, a Piper J5A (N37958) was involved in an accident near Lumberton, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious 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 AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AT AN ALTITUDE NOT POSSIBLE FOR RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93FA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37958.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 2, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO93FA001
Location
LUMBERTON, NJ
Event ID
20001211X15991
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AT AN ALTITUDE NOT POSSIBLE FOR RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-828
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J5A J5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
GREATER WILMINGTON ARPT MAIN TERM
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
DE 19720
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# BFO93FA001