N4268EPIPER PA-38-112 1990-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-78A0516

Summary

On September 09, 1990, a Piper PA-38-112 (N4268E) was involved in an accident near Quarryville, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE CLIMBING TO AVOID WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA218. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4268E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA218
Location
QUARRYVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001212X24360
Coordinates
39.890354, -76.160224
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE CLIMBING TO AVOID WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0516
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEW GARDEN AVIATION INC
Address
BOX 481
Status
Deregistered
City
TOUGHKENAMON
State / Zip Code
PA 19347
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# NYC90LA218