N8479F

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-151 S/N: 28-7715270

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 23, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA272
Location
FREEBURG, IL
Event ID
20001212X17831
Coordinates
38.419582, -89.901000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL BY THE PIC/CFI. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE FRICTION ON THE MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7715270
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-28-151 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-151

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DUBOIS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Address
PO BOX 293
City
HUNTINGBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47542-0293
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# CHI91LA272