N3255RPIPER PA-28 1990-08-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 28R31253

Summary

On August 27, 1990, a Piper PA-28 (N3255R) was involved in an incident near Indian Trail, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO HAVE THE LANDING GEAR INSPECTED AFTER EXPERIENCING UNSAFE GEAR INDICATIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA166. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3255R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 27, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA166
Location
INDIAN TRAIL, NC
Event ID
20001212X23896
Coordinates
35.069179, -80.670845
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO HAVE THE LANDING GEAR INSPECTED AFTER EXPERIENCING UNSAFE GEAR INDICATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R31253
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAWKINS KENNETH P
Address
2513 ELKWOOD CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
NC 28205
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# ATL90LA166