N8803PPIPER PA-24-260 1991-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4286

Summary

On July 14, 1991, a Piper PA-24-260 (N8803P) was involved in an incident near Flint, MI. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM SHEARED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POWERPLANT VIBRATION AND PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT NOT POSSIBLE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA218. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8803P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA218
Location
FLINT, MI
Event ID
20001212X17499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM SHEARED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POWERPLANT VIBRATION AND PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT NOT POSSIBLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4286
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
WADE BRIAN K
Address
14 BILLINGS RD
City
APALACHIN
State / Zip Code
NY 13732-3600
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# CHI91LA218