N3667WPIPER PA-32-260 1991-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-575

Summary

On April 02, 1991, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3667W) was involved in an accident near Naples, NY. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL (WING) ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE WEATHER CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3667W.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 2, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA099
Location
NAPLES, NY
Event ID
20001212X16850
Coordinates
42.609493, -77.399444
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL (WING) ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE WEATHER CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-575
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STUTESMAN RICHARD G
Address
326 THIRD STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKEWOOD
State / Zip Code
NJ 08701
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# NYC91FA099