N5517WPIPER PA-28-160 1988-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-160 S/N: 28-606

Summary

On July 02, 1988, a Piper PA-28-160 (N5517W) was involved in an accident near Beedeville, AR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INTENTIONAL BUZZING PERFORMED, VISUAL OUTLOOK NOT MAINTAINED AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC88FA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5517W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 2, 1988
NTSB Number
MKC88FA120
Location
BEEDEVILLE, AR
Event ID
20001213X26327
Coordinates
35.430496, -91.111000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INTENTIONAL BUZZING PERFORMED, VISUAL OUTLOOK NOT MAINTAINED AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-606
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-28-160 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
S H C FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
1014 HIGHLAND
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWPORT
State / Zip Code
AR 72112
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# MKC88FA120