N6431WPIPER PA-28-140 1990-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-20501

Summary

On May 12, 1990, a Piper PA-28-140 (N6431W) was involved in an accident near Mesa, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING FUEL SUPPLY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6431W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 12, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA172
Location
MESA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X23174
Coordinates
33.430038, -111.709632
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING FUEL SUPPLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-20501
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEYER WILLIAM J II
Address
2641 W BENTRUP ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
AZ 85224
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# LAX90LA172