N2960BPIPER PA-28-161 1991-03-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 2906B

Summary

On March 02, 1991, a Piper PA-28-161 (N2960B) was involved in an accident near Philadelphia, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DUE TO FAILURE OF THE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL/AIR FILTER/SCREEN, WHICH BLOCKED AIRFLOW THROUGH THE CARBURETOR THROAT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2960B.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 2, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA079
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Event ID
20001212X16677
Coordinates
40.070728, -75.000602
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

DUE TO FAILURE OF THE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL/AIR FILTER/SCREEN, WHICH BLOCKED AIRFLOW THROUGH THE CARBURETOR THROAT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2906B
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
CO 610 OLD YORK RD STE 200
Status
Deregistered
City
JENKINTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 19046
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# NYC91LA079