N8172PPIPER PA-28-181 1988-11-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-8090262

Summary

On November 26, 1988, a Piper PA-28-181 (N8172P) was involved in an accident near Danielson, CT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE A STALL AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION PRIOR TO EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8172P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 26, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA039
Location
DANIELSON, CT
Event ID
20001213X27348
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE A STALL AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION PRIOR TO EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8090262
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WISON KEENE
Address
730 STARR RD
City
ABBEVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 31001-3414
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# NYC89LA039