N6185PPIPER PA-24-180 1992-12-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 1287

Summary

On December 19, 1992, a Piper PA-24-180 (N6185P) was involved in an accident near Gaylord, MI. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND EXCEEDED THE AIRPLANE'S DESIGN STRESS LIMITS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93FA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6185P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 19, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI93FA054
Location
GAYLORD, MI
Event ID
20001211X16132
Coordinates
45.020080, -84.669914
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND EXCEEDED THE AIRPLANE'S DESIGN STRESS LIMITS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
1287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MYERS JOHN C
Address
368 FARMBROOK LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
GAYLORD
State / Zip Code
MI 49735
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# CHI93FA054