N9209PPIPER PA-24-260 1991-02-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4704

Summary

On February 03, 1991, a Piper PA-24-260 (N9209P) was involved in an accident near Cordele, GA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. RELATED FACTORS WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91FA047. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9209P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 3, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA047
Location
CORDELE, GA
Event ID
20001212X16398
Coordinates
31.959720, -83.770904
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE. RELATED FACTORS WERE: DARKNESS AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4704
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARTER R C
Address
12 WOODS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BROOKS
State / Zip Code
GA 30205
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# ATL91FA047