N3130ZPIPER PA-22-150 1991-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-7075

Summary

On June 14, 1991, a Piper PA-22-150 (N3130Z) was involved in an incident near Eagle Bend, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE AN UNRELIABLE AIRSPEED INDICATOR AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE WITH THIS KNOWN DEFICIENCY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3130Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA191
Location
EAGLE BEND, MN
Event ID
20001212X17223
Coordinates
46.159816, -95.030227
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE AN UNRELIABLE AIRSPEED INDICATOR AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE WITH THIS KNOWN DEFICIENCY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7075
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PAULS EDWARD
Address
5441 ZUMBRA CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
EXCELSIOR
State / Zip Code
MN 55331
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# CHI91LA191