N9852PPIPER PA-25-235 1990-08-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-7556175

Summary

On August 25, 1990, a Piper PA-25-235 (N9852P) was involved in an accident near Lubbock, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE DURING A TURN-AROUND MANEUVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT STALLING INTO THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DQG04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9852P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 25, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DQG04
Location
LUBBOCK, TX
Event ID
20001212X23997
Coordinates
33.589859, -101.850112
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE DURING A TURN-AROUND MANEUVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT STALLING INTO THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-7556175
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AG AERIAL INC
Address
RT 1 BOX 54A
Status
Deregistered
City
ABERNATHY
State / Zip Code
TX 79311
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# FTW90DQG04