N4593TPIPER PA-32-300 1991-05-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7240071

Summary

On May 03, 1991, a Piper PA-32-300 (N4593T) was involved in an incident near Eek, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: WAS THE HARD LANDING CAUSED WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT DURING THE FINAL APPROACH PORTION OF THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT AND THE DIRT/RIVER BANK JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4593T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 3, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA055
Location
EEK, AK
Event ID
20001212X16898
Coordinates
60.209877, -162.029983
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

WAS THE HARD LANDING CAUSED WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT DURING THE FINAL APPROACH PORTION OF THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT AND THE DIRT/RIVER BANK JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7240071
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 787
Status
Deregistered
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559
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# ANC91LA055