N4678JPIPER PA-28R-180 1990-11-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28R-180 S/N: 28R-30578

Summary

On November 30, 1990, a Piper PA-28R-180 (N4678J) was involved in an accident near Salt Lake City, UT. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BUZZING OF UNINHABITED ISLAND IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE AND HIS MISJUDGING THE TIMING OF A PULL-UP MANEUVER TO CLEAR RISING TERRAIN OF A RIDGELINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91FA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4678J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 30, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA91FA026
Location
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Event ID
20001212X24697
Coordinates
40.810527, -111.939064
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BUZZING OF UNINHABITED ISLAND IN THE GREAT SALT LAKE AND HIS MISJUDGING THE TIMING OF A PULL-UP MANEUVER TO CLEAR RISING TERRAIN OF A RIDGELINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-30578
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-180 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
M & W AVIATION
Address
1130 E SHERWOOD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
KAYSVILLE
State / Zip Code
UT 84037
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# SEA91FA026