N766RWPIPER PA-32-260B 1989-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32-260B S/N: 32-1159

Summary

On April 07, 1989, a Piper PA-32-260B (N766RW) was involved in an accident near Richmond, VA. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: ENGINE LOST POWER BECAUSE OF INDUCTION ICING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE CONDITIONS CONDUVICE TO INDUCTION ICING AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89FA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N766RW.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 7, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89FA028
Location
RICHMOND, VA
Event ID
20001213X28043
Coordinates
37.560703, -77.380928
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE LOST POWER BECAUSE OF INDUCTION ICING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE CONDITIONS CONDUVICE TO INDUCTION ICING AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-1159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260B PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILSON JAMES C
Address
3113 GRIER NURSERY ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
FOREST HILL
State / Zip Code
MD 21050
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# BFO89FA028