N86483PIPER PA-22-160 1990-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-160 S/N: 22-5777

Summary

On September 15, 1990, a Piper PA-22-160 (N86483) was involved in an incident near Springdale, AR. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING LANDING, DUE TO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N86483.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 15, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA187
Location
SPRINGDALE, AR
Event ID
20001212X24249
Coordinates
36.179931, -94.140106
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING LANDING, DUE TO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-5777
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
PA-22-160 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EAA AVIATION FOUNDATION INC
Address
PO BOX 3086
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
WI 54903-3086
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# DEN90LA187