N7470RPIPER PA-28-140 1991-06-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 22-22018

Summary

On June 09, 1991, a Piper PA-28-140 (N7470R) was involved in an accident near Grass Lake, MI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A RUPTURED OIL COOLER LINE. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7470R.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 9, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA184
Location
GRASS LAKE, MI
Event ID
20001212X17216
Coordinates
42.250637, -84.199203
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A RUPTURED OIL COOLER LINE. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-22018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
12405 NW 39TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32606-4811
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# CHI91LA184