N55354PIPER PA-28 1990-07-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 28-7325383

Summary

On July 23, 1990, a Piper PA-60-600 (N8060J) was involved in an accident near Plymouth, MI. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF THE PA-60. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT NEITHER OF THE FLIGHT CREWS HAD OBTAINED ATC/RADAR ASSISTANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90FA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8060J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 23, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90FA190
Location
PLYMOUTH, MI
Event ID
20001212X23626
Coordinates
42.329471, -83.479553
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF THE PA-60. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT NEITHER OF THE FLIGHT CREWS HAD OBTAINED ATC/RADAR ASSISTANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7325383
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
J AND D LEASING INC
Address
23610 SUNNYSIDE
Status
Deregistered
City
DETROIT
State / Zip Code
MI 48223
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# CHI90FA190