N3212WPIPER PA-32-260 1991-01-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-12

Summary

On January 13, 1991, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3212W) was involved in an accident near Marshall, IL. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER BY THE PILOT(S) AND SUBSEQUENT ICING OF THE PIPER PA-32'S AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND A PERCEIVED SENSE OF URGENCY TO MAKE THE FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3212W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA070
Location
MARSHALL, IL
Event ID
20001212X16288
Coordinates
39.390876, -87.690773
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER BY THE PILOT(S) AND SUBSEQUENT ICING OF THE PIPER PA-32'S AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND A PERCEIVED SENSE OF URGENCY TO MAKE THE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-12
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TENNESSEE AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC
Address
2313 WESTOVER ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
TN 38301
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# CHI91LA070