N7293WPIPER PA-28-180 1988-10-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-1137

Summary

On October 07, 1988, a Piper PA-28-180 (N7293W) was involved in an accident near Renovo, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER VFR PROCEDURES THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS IMPROPER AND HE COLLIDED WITH A STATIC WIRE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA006. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7293W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 7, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89FA006
Location
RENOVO, PA
Event ID
20001213X27146
Coordinates
41.320037, -77.740516
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER VFR PROCEDURES THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS IMPROPER AND HE COLLIDED WITH A STATIC WIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-1137
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WOODHOUSE DONALD E
Address
RD 1 PO BOX 411A
Status
Deregistered
City
JERSEY SHORE
State / Zip Code
PA 17740
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# NYC89FA006