N4384LPIPER PA-28-181 1991-02-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8590021

Summary

On February 17, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N4384L) was involved in an accident near Fredonia, AZ. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INATTENTION TO THE AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER ATTEMPTING VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE HIS LIMITATIONS OF HIS AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4384L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 17, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA106
Location
FREDONIA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X16460
Coordinates
36.859336, -112.840644
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INATTENTION TO THE AIRSPEED AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER ATTEMPTING VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE HIS LIMITATIONS OF HIS AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8590021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NOSEK THOMAS
Address
4422 TORTUGAS
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505
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# LAX91FA106