N7616WPIPER PA-28-180 1991-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 281577

Summary

On July 14, 1991, a Piper PA-28-180 (N7616W) was involved in an accident near Seneca, IL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PROPER GLIDEPATH NOT MAINTAINED, AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA216. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7616W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA216
Location
SENECA, IL
Event ID
20001212X17485
Coordinates
41.299358, -88.610870
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PROPER GLIDEPATH NOT MAINTAINED, AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
281577
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PROPS AND THROTTLES INC
Address
116TH & FRANCIS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MOKENA
State / Zip Code
IL 60448
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# CHI91FA216