N2315P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-2726

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA190
Location
THOMASVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001212X17678
Coordinates
39.919937, -76.869819
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOOSE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY DAMPENER AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2726
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLOOD JOSEPH W
Address
115 DAWN DR
City
FRANKLINVILLE
State / Zip Code
NJ 08322-2743
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# NYC91LA190