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N7001Z – PIPER PA-25-235 – 1989-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-2753

Summary

On June 20, 1989, a Piper PA-25-235 (N7001Z) was involved in an accident near Conrad, MT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE THE GUY WIRE IN TIME TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH IT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89DTI01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7001Z.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 20, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89DTI01
Location
CONRAD, MT
Event ID
20001213X28544
Coordinates
48.200469, -111.849044
Nearest Airport
Conrad Airport (KS01)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE THE GUY WIRE IN TIME TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH IT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7001Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-2753
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MELLOTT THOMAS H
Address
16 N WISCONSIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CONRAD
State / Zip Code
MT 59425
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# DEN89DTI01

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