N44PGPIPER PA-23-160 1991-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-23-160 S/N: 23-1996

Summary

On August 31, 1991, a Piper PA-23-160 (N44PG) was involved in an accident near Stockbridge, GA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED AFTER EXPERIENCING A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE, LOOSE CARBURETORS, ANNUAL INSPECTION NOT PERFORMED, AND PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44PG.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA164
Location
STOCKBRIDGE, GA
Event ID
20001212X17777
Coordinates
33.540126, -84.239746
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED AFTER EXPERIENCING A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE, LOOSE CARBURETORS, ANNUAL INSPECTION NOT PERFORMED, AND PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-1996
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-160 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARDY RICHARD A JR
Address
3845 REYNOLDS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DOUGLASVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30135
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# ATL91LA164