N35826PIPER J5A 1991-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J5A S/N: 5-797

Summary

On April 23, 1991, a Piper J5A (N35826) was involved in an accident near Newbury, MA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF INFLIGHT CONTROL, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF A JAMMED RIGHT AILERON BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE; THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THE INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N35826.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 23, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA120
Location
NEWBURY, MA
Event ID
20001212X16854
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF INFLIGHT CONTROL, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF A JAMMED RIGHT AILERON BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE; THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THE INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-797
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J5A J5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CUMMINGS PHILLIP G
Address
112 POND ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ESSEX
State / Zip Code
MA 01929
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# NYC91FA120