N3331RPIPER PA-28-180 1989-01-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-5661

Summary

On January 14, 1989, a Piper PA-28-180 (N3331R) was involved in an incident near Valparaiso, IN. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN INADVERTENT FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS AND RAPID ACCUMULATION OF AIRFRAME ICE, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO FLARE DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION WITH ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3331R.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 14, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA045
Location
VALPARAISO, IN
Event ID
20001213X27557
Coordinates
41.469459, -87.049774
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN INADVERTENT FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS AND RAPID ACCUMULATION OF AIRFRAME ICE, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO FLARE DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION WITH ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-5661
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EPIK INDUSTRIAL LLC
Address
5600 N 13TH ST
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47805-1620
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# CHI89LA045