N7296J

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: PA-28-24651

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 7, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA117
Location
LIVINGSTON, MT
Event ID
20001213X28285
Coordinates
45.700237, -110.530952
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POOR JUDGEMENT DISPLAYED BY THE PILOT WHEN HE MANEUVERED THE AIRPLANE AT EXTREMELY LOW ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. DURING THE FLIGHT THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE PULL-UP REQUIRED AND STRUCK TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7296J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
PA-28-24651
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PROVENZANO SALVATORE
Address
1112 19TH AVE SW
Status
Deregistered
City
GREAT FALLS
State / Zip Code
MT 59404
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# DEN89FA117