N6945J

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R S/N: 32R-7680391

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 30, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO91LA022
Location
MITCHELLVILLE, MD
Event ID
20001212X24729
Coordinates
38.949810, -76.729133
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE CLEARANCE ABOVE AN OBSTACLE AFTER THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680391
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-32R P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JONES DAVID W
Address
4261 DEERWOOD LN
City
EVANS
State / Zip Code
GA 30809-4225
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# BFO91LA022