N38713PIPER PA28-140 1991-10-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA28-140 S/N: 28-7725288

Summary

On October 19, 1991, a Piper PA28-140 (N38713) was involved in an accident near Lafayette, IN. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND A DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA013. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38713.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 19, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92FA013
Location
LAFAYETTE, IN
Event ID
20001212X18259
Coordinates
40.420700, -86.770927
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

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND A DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7725288
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
595 BELL AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
MO 63005
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# CHI92FA013