N4504MPIPER PA-11 1991-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-11 S/N: 11-7

Summary

On July 20, 1991, a Piper PA-11 (N4504M) was involved in an accident near Eagle Lake, ME. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF HIS ALTITUDE DURING A LANDING ON GLASSY WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4504M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 20, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA184
Location
EAGLE LAKE, ME
Event ID
20001212X17673
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF HIS ALTITUDE DURING A LANDING ON GLASSY WATER, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-7
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-11 PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MILLER JOHN M
Address
115 NORTH RD
City
NEWBURGH
State / Zip Code
ME 04444-4501
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# NYC91LA184