N8479F

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On August 23, 1991, a Piper PA-28-151 (N8479F) was involved in an incident near Freeburg, IL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL BY THE PIC/CFI. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE FRICTION ON THE MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA272. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8479F.

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