N3722WPIPER PA-32-260 1991-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-634

Summary

On August 01, 1991, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3722W) was involved in an accident near Monongahela, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ACHIEVE A PROPER TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY DUE TO DIVERTED ATTENTION, PRESSURE, AND OTHER PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA194. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3722W.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 1, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA194
Location
MONONGAHELA, PA
Event ID
20001212X17650
Coordinates
40.190685, -79.919761
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ACHIEVE A PROPER TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY DUE TO DIVERTED ATTENTION, PRESSURE, AND OTHER PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-634
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LOVE PAUL A
Address
618 KOPPERS BUILDING
Status
Deregistered
City
PITTSBURGH
State / Zip Code
PA 15219
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# NYC91FA194