N2366WPIPER PA-28-161 1991-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8516 046

Summary

On April 05, 1991, a Piper PA-28-161 (N2366W) was involved in an accident near Schaumburg, IL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 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: THE MECHANIC'S NOT UNDERSTANDING THE IDENTIFYING MARKS ON THE REPLACEMENT PART. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE MECHANIC WAS PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROPER PART.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2366W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 5, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA121
Location
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Event ID
20001212X16753
Coordinates
41.979682, -88.080574
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE MECHANIC'S NOT UNDERSTANDING THE IDENTIFYING MARKS ON THE REPLACEMENT PART. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE MECHANIC WAS PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROPER PART.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8516 046
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR-MODS FLIGHT ACADEMY
Address
106 SHARON RD STE A
City
ROBBINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NJ 08691-1309
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# CHI91LA121