Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, December 18, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA048
Location
GOSHEN, NY
Event ID
20001212X18661
Coordinates
41.400005, -74.319068
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING FROM THE INGESTION OF A FOREIGN OBJECT INTO THE CARBURETOR AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE AIRPLANE BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N55685
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7325457
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CENTURY AIR INC
Address
MORRISTOWN MUNICIPAL ARPT
Status
Deregistered
City
MORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 07960
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# NYC92LA048