N4988YPIPER PA-25-260 1990-06-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-25-260 S/N: 25-4797

Summary

On June 22, 1990, a Piper PA-25-260 (N4988Y) was involved in an accident near Hazelton, ND. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4988Y.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 22, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA140
Location
HAZELTON, ND
Event ID
20001212X23395
Coordinates
46.480445, -100.269874
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-4797
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-25-260 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-25-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VAN KLEEK STEVE D
Address
2326 270TH AVE
City
MILFORD
State / Zip Code
IA 51351-7115
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# DEN90LA140