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
N2859M
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7870097
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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