N55263

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 287305345

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 4, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA046
Location
GREENSBORO, NC
Event ID
20001212X16397
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. AN ADDITIONAL CAUSE WAS PILOT'S PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND HIS USE OF MEDICATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
287305345
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FENNELL DONALD H JR
Address
112 E COLONNADE DR
City
HAMPSTEAD
State / Zip Code
NC 28443-3565
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# ATL91FA046