N2234APIPER PA-22 1991-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-634

Summary

On May 22, 1991, a Piper PA-22 (N2234A) was involved in an accident near Laramie, WY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALL SPEED FOR THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2234A.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 22, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA111
Location
LARAMIE, WY
Event ID
20001212X17129
Coordinates
41.309185, -105.579925
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALL SPEED FOR THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-634
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
9225 COUNTY ROAD 140
Status
Deregistered
City
SALIDA
State / Zip Code
CO 81201-9437
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# SEA91LA111