N5972H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-16 S/N: 16-596

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA217
Location
RED HOOK, NY
Event ID
20001212X24359
Coordinates
41.989227, -73.869697
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND DEPARTURE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A TREE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16-596
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
PA-16 PA16
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-16

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CASTONGUAY DONN H
Address
16 SMITH HILL RD
City
WEST CORNWALL
State / Zip Code
CT 06796-1008
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# NYC90LA217