Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 14, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88LA217
Location
WELLSBORO, PA
Event ID
20001213X26688
Coordinates
41.739189, -77.299263
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF IN AN OVER GROSSED AIARCRAFT IN HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND FLEW OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY INTO HIGH GRASS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N979LA
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R798072
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SATTERTHWAITE JOHN R MDPA
Address
1003 GROVE ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
SC 29605
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# NYC88LA217