N15515PIPER PA-34-200 1990-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-34-200 S/N: 34-7350071

Summary

On August 08, 1990, a Piper PA-34-200 (N15515) was involved in an accident near Denton, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO ASSUME CONTROL OF THE THROTTLES, AND AIRCRAFT ENGINE OUT CAPABILITY EXCEEDED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15515.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 8, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA153
Location
DENTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X24009
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A TIMELY MANNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO ASSUME CONTROL OF THE THROTTLES, AND AIRCRAFT ENGINE OUT CAPABILITY EXCEEDED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7350071
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200 PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KONICKI MARK V
Address
9222 CHURCH RD 108
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75231
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# FTW90LA153