N6374JPIPER PA-28-1801990-07-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-4787

Summary

On July 05, 1990, a Piper PA-28-180 (N6374J) was involved in an accident near Coldfoot, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM WHICH THE AIRPLANE COULD NOT OVERCOME WITH POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HEAVILY LOADED AIRPLANE AND THE ENGINE NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6374J.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 5, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA112
Location
COLDFOOT, AK
Event ID
20001212X23574
Coordinates
64.810073, -147.719741
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM WHICH THE AIRPLANE COULD NOT OVERCOME WITH POWER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HEAVILY LOADED AIRPLANE AND THE ENGINE NOT DEVELOPING FULL POWER DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4787
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROTH JOHN W
Address
PO BOX 874304
Status
Deregistered
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687
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# ANC90LA112