N83027PIPER PA-28RT-201T 1991-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28RT-201T S/N: 28R-8131036

Summary

On October 16, 1991, a Piper PA-28RT-201T (N83027) was involved in an accident near Spring Lake, NC. 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 INADVERTENT FLIGHT FROM VISUAL FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT CONDITIONS INTO INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT CONDITIONS BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT, AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83027.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 16, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92FA008
Location
SPRING LAKE, NC
Event ID
20001212X18232
Coordinates
35.170444, -78.979187
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 INADVERTENT FLIGHT FROM VISUAL FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT CONDITIONS INTO INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT CONDITIONS BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT, AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-8131036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201T P28U
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMC AVIATION INC
Address
CHARLES CARITE 3 SHELTER ROCK PL
Status
Deregistered
City
MOORESTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 08057
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# ATL92FA008