N8855JPIPER PA-28-180 1991-10-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-2819

Summary

On October 31, 1991, a Piper PA-28-180 (N8855J) was involved in an accident near West Wardsboro, VT. 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 FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FLIGHT AND WEATHER PLANNING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FA005. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8855J.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 31, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO92FA005
Location
WEST WARDSBORO, VT
Event ID
20001212X18251
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 FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FLIGHT AND WEATHER PLANNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2819
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAUCHY STUART P
Address
PO BOX 177
Status
Deregistered
City
JAMAICA
State / Zip Code
VT 05343
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# BFO92FA005