N6205JPIPER PA-28-181 1991-02-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-7690371

Summary

On February 07, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N6205J) was involved in an incident near Marshfield, WI. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH ONTO SNOW COVERED TERRAIN BESIDE THE RUNWAY. THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6205J.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 7, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA093
Location
MARSHFIELD, WI
Event ID
20001212X16424
Coordinates
44.659164, -90.169021
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH ONTO SNOW COVERED TERRAIN BESIDE THE RUNWAY. THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7690371
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WISCONSIN AVIATION-FOUR LAKES INC
Address
3606 CORBEN CT
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
WI 53704-2573
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# CHI91LA093