N6078YPIPER PA-23-250 1990-11-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-23-250 S/N: 27-3279

Summary

On November 07, 1990, a Piper PA-23-250 (N6078Y) was involved in an incident near Abilene, TX. 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: AN IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6078Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 7, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN91LA018
Location
ABILENE, TX
Event ID
20001212X24604
Coordinates
32.339084, -99.669509
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-3279
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
501 S 1ST AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ARCADIA
State / Zip Code
CA 91006-3888
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# DEN91LA018