N6700WPIPER PA-28-140 1991-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-20810

Summary

On October 01, 1991, a Piper PA-28-140 (N6700W) was involved in an accident near Brooksville, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR HIS ATTEMPTED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6700W.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 1, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92LA001
Location
BROOKSVILLE, FL
Event ID
20001212X18344
Coordinates
28.369583, -82.509063
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS, AND HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR HIS ATTEMPTED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-20810
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAMILTON CHARLES L
Address
1635 SPINNING WHEEL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LUTZ
State / Zip Code
FL 33549
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# MIA92LA001