N36069PIPER PA-32RT-300 1991-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32RT-300 S/N: 32R7885154

Summary

On May 31, 1991, a Piper PA-32RT-300 (N36069) was involved in an accident near Wallingford, CT. 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 PILOT ATTEMPTING A VFR FLIGHT IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AT AN ALTITUDE THAT WAS INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TREES ALONG HIS ROUTE OF FLIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT RATING, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE TO FLY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36069.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 31, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA145
Location
WALLINGFORD, CT
Event ID
20001212X17095
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ATTEMPTING A VFR FLIGHT IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AT AN ALTITUDE THAT WAS INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TREES ALONG HIS ROUTE OF FLIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT RATING, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE TO FLY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R7885154
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300 P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LANCE TRANSPROTATION & LEASING
Address
100 WEST 10TH STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801
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# NYC91FA145