N4315JPIPER PA-28-140 1989-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-22689

Summary

On April 23, 1989, a Piper PA-28-140 (N4315J) was involved in an accident near Wellsville, KS. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE DESCENT FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AT A CRITICAL TIME IN FLIGHT, A GO-AROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89FA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4315J.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 23, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA096
Location
WELLSVILLE, KS
Event ID
20001213X28166
Coordinates
38.710327, -95.080192
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE DESCENT FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AT A CRITICAL TIME IN FLIGHT, A GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILSON CHARLES E
Address
RT 5 PO BOX 208B
Status
Deregistered
City
PAOLA
State / Zip Code
KS 66071
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# MKC89FA096