N3EFPIPER PA-23-150 1990-07-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-23-150 S/N: 23-938

Summary

On July 16, 1990, a Piper PA-23-150 (N3EF) was involved in an accident near Radnow Township, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WIRE STRIKE DURING AN OFF AIRPORT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A POWER LOSS, CAUSED BY AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3EF.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 16, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA162
Location
RADNOW TOWNSHIP, PA
Event ID
20001212X23802
Coordinates
40.059860, -75.400619
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

WIRE STRIKE DURING AN OFF AIRPORT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A POWER LOSS, CAUSED BY AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-938
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
PA-23-150 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
120 OLD CHURCHMANS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
DE 19720
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# NYC90LA162