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N4980J – PIPER PA28R-180 – 1989-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA28R-180 S/N: 28R-30733

Summary

On May 29, 1989, a Piper PA28R-180 (N4980J) was involved in an accident near Frankfort, IL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSS/TAILWIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4980J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 29, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA096
Location
FRANKFORT, IL
Event ID
20001213X28275
Coordinates
41.490226, -87.829132
Nearest Airport
Meadow Creek Airport (2IL9)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSS/TAILWIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4980J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-30733
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28R-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PICKETT RONALD E
Address
8130 SOUTH WOLF RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LAGRANGE
State / Zip Code
IL 60525
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# CHI89LA096

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