Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 28, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA019
Location
COLUMBIA, PA
Event ID
20001212X24537
Coordinates
40.030914, -76.490829
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH AND COMPENSATE FOR THE HEADWIND. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE HIS LOW ALTITUDE AND EXECUTE A GO-AROUND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9292J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3380
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCGINNESS PATRICK J
Address
518 TRUCE ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW PROVIDENCE
State / Zip Code
PA 17560
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# NYC91LA019