N3722ZPIPER PA-22-150 1992-11-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-7596

Summary

On November 01, 1992, a Piper PA-22-150 (N3722Z) was involved in an accident near Reno, NV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH, INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WINDS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE AND INADVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3722Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 1, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA023
Location
RENO, NV
Event ID
20001211X16055
Coordinates
39.910480, -119.679565
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH, INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WINDS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE AND INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7596
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NELSON KEVIN
Address
365 MAGNOLIA WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89506
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# LAX93LA023