N6945JPIPER PA-32R 1990-12-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On December 30, 1990, a Piper PA-32R (N6945J) was involved in an incident near Mitchellville, MD. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE CLEARANCE ABOVE AN OBSTACLE AFTER THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO91LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6945J.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 30, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO91LA022
Location
MITCHELLVILLE, MD
Event ID
20001212X24729
Coordinates
38.949810, -76.729133
Nearest Airport
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