N4734LPIPER PA-28-180 1989-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-4060

Summary

On May 28, 1989, a Piper PA-28-180 (N4734L) was involved in an accident near Crandon, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL & SUBSEQUENT WINGTIP COLLISION WITH THE GROUND DURING THE LANDING. THE CROSSWIND AND TURBULENCE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4734L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 28, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA099
Location
CRANDON, WI
Event ID
20001213X28278
Coordinates
45.560642, -88.889411
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL & SUBSEQUENT WINGTIP COLLISION WITH THE GROUND DURING THE LANDING. THE CROSSWIND AND TURBULENCE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4060
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FORSGREN LYLE M
Address
5517 STATE ROAD 44
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
WI 54904-6848
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# CHI89LA099