N2CL

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-200 S/N: 2BR-7335045

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 2, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89FA040
Location
CARMEL, IN
Event ID
20001213X27553
Coordinates
39.959907, -86.170806
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WEATHER FORECAST, HIS FAILURE TO UTILIZE THE PITOT HEAT IN ICING CONDITIONS AND THE EXCEEDING OF THE STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2BR-7335045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-28-200 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28RT-201T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
WY 82601-2873
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# CHI89FA040