N588FLPIPER PA-28-140 1989-02-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-7125447

Summary

On February 12, 1989, a Piper PA-28-140 (N588FL) was involved in an accident near Jasper, TN. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT CONTROLS AT LOW ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AND COLLISION WITH A TREE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89FA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N588FL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 12, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA086
Location
JASPER, TN
Event ID
20001213X27685
Coordinates
35.049278, -85.619827
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT CONTROLS AT LOW ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AND COLLISION WITH A TREE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7125447
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ATL89FA086