N8739PPIPER PA-24-260 1991-07-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4190

Summary

On July 16, 1991, a Piper PA-24-260 (N8739P) was involved in an accident near Springfield, TN. 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 PA-24 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED WHILE EXECUTING A GO-AROUND, RESULTING IN THE STALLING OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PA-24 PILOT'S FAILURE TO VISUALLY DETECT THE J-3 IN A TIMELY MANNER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8739P.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA135
Location
SPRINGFIELD, TN
Event ID
20001212X17444
Coordinates
36.490791, -86.870803
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PA-24 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED WHILE EXECUTING A GO-AROUND, RESULTING IN THE STALLING OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PA-24 PILOT'S FAILURE TO VISUALLY DETECT THE J-3 IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4190
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CEDAR MARK P
Address
1770 HIGHWAY 977
City
CHEROKEE
State / Zip Code
IA 51012-7212
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# ATL91LA135