N44289PIPER PA-28-140 1991-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-7425400

Summary

On August 07, 1991, a Piper PA-28-140 (N44289) was involved in an accident near Wawayanda, NY. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT STARTED A SPIN MANEUVER AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS SCATTERED CLOUDS AT 2500 FEEL MSL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA205. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44289.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 7, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA205
Location
WAWAYANDA, NY
Event ID
20001212X17944
Coordinates
41.440353, -74.420623
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT STARTED A SPIN MANEUVER AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS SCATTERED CLOUDS AT 2500 FEEL MSL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7425400
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CENTURY AIR INC
Address
MORRISTOWN MUNICIPAL ARPT
Status
Deregistered
City
MORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 07960
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# NYC91FA205