N5627PPIPER PA-24 1991-01-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-24 S/N: 24-697

Summary

On January 20, 1991, a Piper PA-24 (N5627P) was involved in an accident near Cabool, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING A GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE LANDING GEAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5627P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 20, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA074
Location
CABOOL, MO
Event ID
20001212X16291
Coordinates
37.119514, -92.100555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING A GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE LANDING GEAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-697
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FENIX FLOYD L
Address
125 FOREST HILL COURT
Status
Deregistered
City
SHAWANO
State / Zip Code
WI 54166
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# CHI91LA074