N2131JPIPER PA-28-181 1992-12-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28 7990215

Summary

On December 14, 1992, a Piper PA-28-181 (N2131J) was involved in an incident near Danbury, CT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN TWO SNOW BANKS, STRIKING ONE OF THE SNOW BANKS WITH THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2131J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 14, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA043
Location
DANBURY, CT
Event ID
20001211X16225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN TWO SNOW BANKS, STRIKING ONE OF THE SNOW BANKS WITH THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28 7990215
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALLEN HARVEY
Address
5509 W GLEESON RD
City
ELFRIDA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85610-9050
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# NYC93LA043