N40446PIPER PA-32-R300 1991-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-R300 S/N: 32R7780517

Summary

On August 13, 1991, a Piper PA-32-R300 (N40446) was involved in an incident near Lake in Hills, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY ASSURING THE GEAR LEVER WAS IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA261. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40446.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA261
Location
LAKE IN HILLS, IL
Event ID
20001212X17822
Coordinates
42.159820, -88.300346
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 FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY ASSURING THE GEAR LEVER WAS IN THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R7780517
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-R300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STEPHEN GEORGE JR
Address
133 WHITNEY DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BARRINGTON
State / Zip Code
IL 60010
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# CHI91LA261