N8272WPIPER PA-28-180 1989-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-2426

Summary

On April 14, 1989, a Piper PA-28-180 (N8272W) was involved in an incident near Milbank, SD. 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: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ASSURE ADEQUATE REMOVAL OF FROST FROM THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8272W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 14, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA108
Location
MILBANK, SD
Event ID
20001213X28082
Coordinates
45.209522, -96.629562
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ASSURE ADEQUATE REMOVAL OF FROST FROM THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2426
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPIERING EUGENE V
Address
RR 1
Status
Deregistered
City
REVILLO
State / Zip Code
SD 57259
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# DEN89LA108