N8102CPIPER PA-28-161 1990-07-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-806100

Summary

On July 15, 1990, a Piper PA-28-161 (N8102C) was involved in an accident near Garfield, CO. 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 PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO THE MOUNTAIN PASS AND THE SUBSEQUENT INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GROUND CLEARANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA141. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8102C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 15, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA141
Location
GARFIELD, CO
Event ID
20001212X23697
Coordinates
38.549186, -106.290550
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY INTO THE MOUNTAIN PASS AND THE SUBSEQUENT INABILITY TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GROUND CLEARANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-806100
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEUMANN RORY O
Address
4436 JAN DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CARMICHAEL
State / Zip Code
CA 95608
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# FTW90FA141