N16231

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-7325227

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
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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