N7243YPIPER PA-30 1992-12-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-30 S/N: 30-268

Summary

On December 17, 1992, a Piper PA-30 (N7243Y) was involved in an accident near Bowman, ND. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE NON INSTRUMENT RATED PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE AFTER INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93FA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7243Y.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 17, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI93FA053
Location
BOWMAN, ND
Event ID
20001211X16131
Coordinates
46.179405, -103.399078
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE NON INSTRUMENT RATED PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE AFTER INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-268
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-30 PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WEATHER MODIFICATION INC
Address
P O BOX 146
Status
Deregistered
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
ND 58107
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# CHI93FA053