N2859MPIPER PA-34-200T 1991-05-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-34-200T S/N: 34-7870097

Summary

On May 07, 1991, a Piper PA-34-200T (N2859M) was involved in an accident near Ravensdale, WA. 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 IN-FLIGHT BREAKUP OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT EXCEEDING THE SPEED AND STRESS LIMITS FOR THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY LOADING THAT EXCEEDED THE AFT LIMITS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2859M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 7, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91FA099
Location
RAVENSDALE, WA
Event ID
20001212X17112
Coordinates
47.339191, -121.919464
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IN-FLIGHT BREAKUP OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT EXCEEDING THE SPEED AND STRESS LIMITS FOR THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY LOADING THAT EXCEEDED THE AFT LIMITS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7870097
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PIONEER LEASING
Address
18625 5TH PL SW
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98166
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# SEA91FA099