N4734L

Substantial
Minor

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

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