N3064ZPIPER PA22-160 1991-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA22-160 S/N: 22-7019

Summary

On February 11, 1991, a Piper PA22-160 (N3064Z) was involved in an accident near Bagdad, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THAT THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST VALVE AND THE PILOT'S ANXIETY DURING THE EMERGENCY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3064Z.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 11, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA096
Location
BAGDAD, AZ
Event ID
20001212X16470
Coordinates
34.499137, -113.070060
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST VALVE AND THE PILOT'S ANXIETY DURING THE EMERGENCY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7019
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA22-160 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REICHLIN RICHARD S
Address
7932 SUNSET DR
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 49685-9032
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# LAX91LA096