N763WM

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER J5

Summary

On June 29, 1991, a Piper J5 (N763WM) was involved in an accident near Berlin, MD. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQATE AIRSPEED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91FA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N763WM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 29, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91FA060
Location
BERLIN, MD
Event ID
20001212X17178
Coordinates
38.350067, -75.129425
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQATE AIRSPEED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J5 J5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OCEAN AERIAL ADS INC
Address
PO BOX 813
Status
Deregistered
City
OCEAN CITY
State / Zip Code
MD 21842
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# BFO91FA060