N7816DPIPER PA-22-150 1991-02-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-5462

Summary

On February 02, 1991, a Piper PA-22-150 (N7816D) was involved in an incident near Wise, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BROUGHT ON BY A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER THREE CLYINDER EXHAUST VALVE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON THE EMERGENCY LANDING FIELD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7816D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 2, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91LA027
Location
WISE, VA
Event ID
20001212X16414
Coordinates
36.969169, -82.580024
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BROUGHT ON BY A FAILURE OF THE NUMBER THREE CLYINDER EXHAUST VALVE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON THE EMERGENCY LANDING FIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-5462
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPERA ROBERT J
Address
106 CRYSTAL LN
Status
Deregistered
City
WISE
State / Zip Code
VA 24293
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# BFO91LA027