N6044PPIPER PA-24-250 1991-03-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-1140

Summary

On March 28, 1991, a Piper PA-24-250 (N6044P) was involved in an accident near Chehalis, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN IMPROPER OVERHAUL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6044P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 28, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA076
Location
CHEHALIS, WA
Event ID
20001212X16697
Coordinates
46.620117, -122.999320
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN IMPROPER OVERHAUL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NICHOLS BROTHERS BOATBUILDERS INC
Address
5400 S CAMERON RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FREELAND
State / Zip Code
WA 98249
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# SEA91FA076