N23NSPIPER 601P 1990-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER 601P S/N: 61P085481634

Summary

On November 09, 1990, a Piper 601P (N23NS) was involved in an accident near Nacogdoches, TX. The accident resulted in 5 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW IFR PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, DARK NIGHT, LOW FUEL STATE OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND TREES AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N23NS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 9, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW91FA012
Location
NACOGDOCHES, TX
Event ID
20001212X24611
Coordinates
31.609003, -94.650672
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
5
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW IFR PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, DARK NIGHT, LOW FUEL STATE OF THE AIRCRAFT, AND TREES AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
61P085481634
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
601P AEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
G.T. CONTRACTORS INC
Address
P.O. BOX 2680
Status
Deregistered
City
HOT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
AR 71914
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# FTW91FA012