N8739P

Substantial
Minor

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

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA135
Location
SPRINGFIELD, TN
Event ID
20001212X17444
Coordinates
36.490791, -86.870803
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