N47472PIPER PA-28-161 1990-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-78-16077

Summary

On June 08, 1990, a Piper PA-28-161 (N47472) was involved in an accident near Susanville, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION ON THE PART OF THE PILOT WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RISING TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90FA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47472.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 8, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90FA098
Location
SUSANVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23535
Coordinates
40.570663, -120.609428
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION ON THE PART OF THE PILOT WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RISING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-78-16077
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILLIAMS GARY
Address
3937 TINGLEY LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
KLAMATH FALLS
State / Zip Code
OR 97603
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# SEA90FA098