N3634EPIPER PA-36-375 1990-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-36-375 S/N: 36-7902042

Summary

On May 08, 1990, a Piper PA-36-375 (N6177A) was involved in an accident near Woonsocket, SD. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N3634E TO FOLLOW THE BRIEFED PLAN OF OPERATION, AND FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID EACH OTHER (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT).

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90DTK01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6177A.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 8, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90DTK01
Location
WOONSOCKET, SD
Event ID
20001212X23122
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N3634E TO FOLLOW THE BRIEFED PLAN OF OPERATION, AND FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID EACH OTHER (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
36-7902042
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-36-375 PA36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOFER EMMETT
Status
Deregistered
City
CARPENTER
State / Zip Code
SD 57322
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# DEN90DTK01