N3781APIPER PA-22-135 1991-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-2023

Summary

On August 22, 1991, a Piper PA-22-135 (N3781A) was involved in an accident near Mead, WA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE AND UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDIITON.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA218. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3781A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 22, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA218
Location
MEAD, WA
Event ID
20001212X17994
Coordinates
47.830966, -117.210334
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE AND UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDIITON.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-2023
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VAN FOSSEN DENNIS WESLEY
Address
34770 COUNTY LANE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
YUCAIPA
State / Zip Code
CA 92399
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# SEA91LA218