N2603ZPIPER PA-23-250 1992-12-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-8154011

Summary

On December 25, 1992, a Piper PA-23-250 (N2603Z) was involved in an accident near Atlanta, GA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM APPROACH LIGHTS WHILE CONDUCTING A NIGHT LANDING. A FACTOR WAS A DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93FA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2603Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 25, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93FA041
Location
ATLANTA, GA
Event ID
20001211X16117
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM APPROACH LIGHTS WHILE CONDUCTING A NIGHT LANDING. A FACTOR WAS A DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-8154011
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HESTER MICKEY M
Address
6680 D JONESMILL CT
Status
Deregistered
City
NORCROSS
State / Zip Code
GA 30092
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# ATL93FA041