N3072HPIPER PA-28-181 1991-04-06 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-7990223

Summary

On April 06, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N3072H) was involved in an accident near West Branch, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW RECOMMEDED STARTING PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES AND PRECAUTIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3072H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 6, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA127
Location
WEST BRANCH, MI
Event ID
20001212X16756
Coordinates
44.269645, -84.230361
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW RECOMMEDED STARTING PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES AND PRECAUTIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7990223
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PORTER PAUL S
Address
1500 STEPHENS BRANCH RD
City
PRESTONSBURG
State / Zip Code
KY 41653-9134
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# CHI91LA127