N55263PIPER PA-28-180 1991-02-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 287305345

Summary

On February 04, 1991, a Piper PA-28-180 (N55263) was involved in an accident near Greensboro, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. AN ADDITIONAL CAUSE WAS PILOT'S PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND HIS USE OF MEDICATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91FA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55263.

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