N4167JPIPER PA-28-140 1990-10-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-22501

Summary

On October 20, 1990, a Piper PA-28-140 (N4167J) was involved in an accident near Amelia, VA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND HIS INTERE UPHILL RUNWAY AND TAILWIND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA004. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4167J.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 20, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO91LA004
Location
AMELIA, VA
Event ID
20001212X24416
Coordinates
37.339973, -77.960968
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND HIS INTERE UPHILL RUNWAY AND TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22501
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARRUP DENNIS F III
Address
9002 W WIDGEON WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
VA 23832
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# BFO91LA004