N514PUPIPER PA-28-161 1991-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8316099

Summary

On September 16, 1991, a Piper PA-28-161 (N514PU) was involved in an incident near Ellensburg, WA. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY, AND FLIGHT IN A BOX CANYON WHERE REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT POSSIBLE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N514PU.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA240
Location
ELLENSBURG, WA
Event ID
20001212X18201
Coordinates
46.970890, -120.470787
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY, AND FLIGHT IN A BOX CANYON WHERE REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT POSSIBLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8316099
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA91LA240