N655APIPER PA-22 1989-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-58

Summary

On June 10, 1989, a Piper PA-22 (N655A) was involved in an accident near Austin, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKE SYSTEM. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH TAIL WIND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N655A.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 10, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA111
Location
AUSTIN, TX
Event ID
20001213X28583
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKE SYSTEM. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH TAIL WIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-58
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STROUGH JACOB L
Address
2262 FALLS AVE E
City
TWIN FALLS
State / Zip Code
ID 83301-4301
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# FTW89LA111