N4349J

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-2749

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 7, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA211
Location
QUINCY, IL
Event ID
20001212X17483
Coordinates
39.930183, -91.380630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER COLLISION. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO FLY FORMATION, AND INADEQUATE GROUP BRIEFING BY THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRPLANE, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2749
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MASON GREGORY K
Address
2511 W 10950 S
City
SOUTH JORDAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84095-8308
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# CHI91FA211