N23179

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J-4A S/N: 4-546

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 7, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA104
Location
MAHOPAC, NY
Event ID
20001212X16861
Coordinates
41.359058, -73.739799
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE LEFT MAGNETO RESULTING IN INADEQUATE CLIMB CAPABILITIES AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N23179
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4-546
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J-4A J4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Address
PO BOX 85
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67201-0085
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# NYC91LA104