Accident Details
Date
Saturday, January 28, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA069
Location
DURANGO, CO
Event ID
20001213X27578
Coordinates
37.269241, -107.880149
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING TAKEOFF. THAT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE CONDITIONS FROM AN AIRPORT THAT WAS NOT APPROVED FOR IMC OPERATIONS IS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4737P
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P21000093
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP
Address
GENERAL DELIVERY
Status
Deregistered
City
LOCK HAVEN
State / Zip Code
PA 17745
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# DEN89LA069