N5368H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-16 S/N: 16-175

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 29, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA118
Location
DANVILLE, GA
Event ID
20001213X27845
Coordinates
32.599216, -83.240310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DELAYED IN APPLYING CARBURETOR HEAT AFTER THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, AND HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY-LANDING SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16-175
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
PA-16 PA16
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PACIFIC FLIGHT AVIATION LLC
Address
3183F AIRWAY AVE STE 114
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92626-4618
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# ATL89LA118