N5935P

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-1025

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92FA027
Location
COFFEYVILLE, KS
Event ID
20001212X18422
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED (ABOVE STALL SPEED) DURING THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR PLANNING/DECISION, INATTENTIVENESS, AND THE WEATHER (LOW CEILING, GUSTY TAILWINDS).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1025
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DANIEL HARDY L JR
Address
907 S WHIPPOORWILL RD
City
DERBY
State / Zip Code
KS 67037-3627
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# CHI92FA027