N8144JPIPER PA-28RT-201T 1991-08-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28RT-201T S/N: 28R-8231034

Summary

On August 09, 1991, a Piper PA-28RT-201T (N8144J) was involved in an accident near Midland, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DUE TO HIS PHYSIOLOGICAL INCAAPACITATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO THE USAGE OF PAIN MEDICATIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8144J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 9, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA144
Location
MIDLAND, TX
Event ID
20001212X17858
Coordinates
32.049365, -102.200706
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DUE TO HIS PHYSIOLOGICAL INCAAPACITATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO THE USAGE OF PAIN MEDICATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-8231034
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201T P28U
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STEVENS OPERATING CORPORATION
Address
PO BOX 2408
Status
Deregistered
City
ROSWELL
State / Zip Code
NM 88201
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# FTW91FA144