Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 5, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI93LA025
Location
AMES, IA
Event ID
20001211X16011
Coordinates
42.020469, -93.620140
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT EXCEEDED THE AIRCRAFT'S MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N16231
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7325227
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MIDWEST AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Address
10800 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DUBUQUE
State / Zip Code
IA 52003
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# CHI93LA025