N291RPIPER PA-30 1991-01-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-30 S/N: 30-808

Summary

On January 27, 1991, a Piper PA-30 (N291R) was involved in an accident near Oppella, AR. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE FOLLOWING LOSS OF HIS VISUAL REFERENCES AND ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BECOME DIVERTED DURING THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE INTERRUPTED INSTRUMENT LIGHTING AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N291R.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 27, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA033
Location
OPPELLA, AR
Event ID
20001212X16317
Coordinates
35.149360, -92.740753
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE FOLLOWING LOSS OF HIS VISUAL REFERENCES AND ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BECOME DIVERTED DURING THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE INTERRUPTED INSTRUMENT LIGHTING AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-808
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-30 PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JONES PAUL G
Address
RT 1 BOX 38
Status
Deregistered
City
SCOTT
State / Zip Code
AR 72142
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# FTW91FA033