N222GWPIPER PA-31T1 1990-02-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31T1 S/N: 31T-7904050

Summary

On February 19, 1990, a Piper PA-31T1 (N222GW) was involved in an incident near Chamblee, GA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD DURING THE APPROACH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N222GW.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 19, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA065
Location
CHAMBLEE, GA
Event ID
20001212X22509
Coordinates
32.329189, -81.390869
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD DURING THE APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31T-7904050
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
PA-31T1 PAY1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-31T1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# ATL90LA065