N3393APIPER PA-22-135 1990-06-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-1651

Summary

On June 17, 1990, a Piper PA-22-135 (N3393A) was involved in an accident near Franklin Center, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A FORCED LANDING WHICH RESTULED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3393A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 17, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA133
Location
FRANKLIN CENTER, PA
Event ID
20001212X23525
Coordinates
39.919033, -75.419837
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A FORCED LANDING WHICH RESTULED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1651
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SUROVICK MICHAEL J
Address
9999 THRASHER ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
CRANCSVILLE
State / Zip Code
PA 16410
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# NYC90LA133