N5055FPIPER PA-28-181 1991-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-7790084

Summary

On June 16, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N5055F) was involved in an accident near Marquette, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA192. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5055F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA192
Location
MARQUETTE, MI
Event ID
20001212X17224
Coordinates
46.550796, -87.390510
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7790084
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NYMAN ERIC E
Address
1214 8TH AVE S
Status
Deregistered
City
ESCANABA
State / Zip Code
MI 49829
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# CHI91LA192