N83253PIPER PA-28-181 1990-02-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8190287

Summary

On February 01, 1990, a Piper PA-28-181 (N83253) was involved in an accident near Fairfield, CT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INTOXICATED PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN/MAINTAIN A SAFE ALTITUDE TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FROM THE TREE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90FA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83253.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 1, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90FA063
Location
FAIRFIELD, CT
Event ID
20001212X22619
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INTOXICATED PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN/MAINTAIN A SAFE ALTITUDE TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FROM THE TREE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8190287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# NYC90FA063