N9161P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4649

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 12, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA026
Location
CHARLES CITY, IA
Event ID
20001212X18430
Coordinates
43.059589, -92.670150
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PROPER GLIDE PATH NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PREMATURE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND INADEQUATE AIRSPEED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4649
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVEN MICHAEL D
Address
875 WALTS RD
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
IN 47122-9421
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# CHI92LA026