N6763ZPIPER PA-25-235 1990-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-2384

Summary

On July 11, 1990, a Piper PA-25-235 (N6763Z) was involved in an accident near Pleasant Valley, AZ. 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: AN INADVERTENT SPIN AFTER FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, AND AN IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED LAP BELT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA250. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6763Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 11, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA250
Location
PLEASANT VALLEY, AZ
Event ID
20001212X23725
Coordinates
33.590595, -112.100944
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADVERTENT SPIN AFTER FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, AND AN IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED LAP BELT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-2384
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TURF SOARING SCHOOL
Address
BOX 1586 BLACKCANYON STAGE
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85029
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# LAX90FA250