N4325XPIPER PA-34-200T 1990-11-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-34-200T S/N: 34-7670025

Summary

On November 20, 1990, a Piper PA-34-200T (N4325X) was involved in an accident near Albion, ID. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S APPREHENSION OF FLYING IN THE FORECASTED WEATHER, AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4325X.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 20, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA91FA020
Location
ALBION, ID
Event ID
20001212X24694
Coordinates
42.380340, -113.600440
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S APPREHENSION OF FLYING IN THE FORECASTED WEATHER, AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7670025
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
23413 39TH AVE SE
Status
Deregistered
City
BOTHELL
State / Zip Code
WA 98021
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# SEA91FA020