N4338CPIPER PA-28-181 1991-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8490045

Summary

On March 19, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N4338C) was involved in an incident near Morgan, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A GUY WIRE WAS STRUCK ON TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POOR PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4338C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 19, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA111
Location
MORGAN, MN
Event ID
20001212X16573
Coordinates
44.410434, -94.920845
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A GUY WIRE WAS STRUCK ON TAKEOFF BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POOR PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8490045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
THUNDERBIRD AIRCRAFT CO
Address
5100 EDEN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55431
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# CHI91LA111