N7093KPIPER PA-20 1989-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 20-199

Summary

On July 03, 1989, a Piper PA-20 (N7093K) was involved in an accident near Gladwin, MI. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT SEATED IN THE LEFT SEAT OF THE AIRPLANE TO USE BRAKES TO CORRECT FOR A LEFT TURN CAUSED BY A BENT TAIL WHEEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7093K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 3, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA127
Location
GLADWIN , MI
Event ID
20001213X28768
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT SEATED IN THE LEFT SEAT OF THE AIRPLANE TO USE BRAKES TO CORRECT FOR A LEFT TURN CAUSED BY A BENT TAIL WHEEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-199
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-20 PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOYERS TOMMY E
Address
2004 PORTLAND RD
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
AR 71663-4531
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# CHI89LA127