N2456P

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-79A1030

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 8, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA079
Location
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
Event ID
20001212X22714
Coordinates
32.730537, -96.999961
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CFI PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED, AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE EXISTING LOW CEILING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A1030
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MC ELHENY MICHAEL J
Address
368 HICKORY COVE DR
City
CANTON
State / Zip Code
GA 30115-4680
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# FTW90FA079