N44641PIPER PA-32-300 1991-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7440165

Summary

On August 10, 1991, a Piper PA-32-300 (N44641) was involved in an accident near Colorado Spring, CO. The accident resulted in 5 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT EXCEEDED WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS. FACTORS WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44641.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 10, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA111
Location
COLORADO SPRING, CO
Event ID
20001212X17840
Coordinates
38.820594, -104.700523
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
5
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT EXCEEDED WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS. FACTORS WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7440165
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR INC
Address
17266 HOMEDALE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
ID 83605
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# DEN91FA111