N8510PPIPER PA-24-400 1991-02-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-400 S/N: 24-90

Summary

On February 08, 1991, a Piper PA-24-400 (N8510P) was involved in an accident near Snowmass, CO. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8510P.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 8, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA039
Location
SNOWMASS, CO
Event ID
20001212X16435
Coordinates
39.329299, -106.980567
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-90
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-24-400 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HENDRIX EDKER EXECUTOR
Address
5156 GLENWOOD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SHERRILLS FORD
State / Zip Code
NC 28673
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# DEN91FA039