N3923FPIPER PA-32R-300 1989-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-300 S/N: 32R-7680419

Summary

On July 27, 1989, a Piper PA-32R-300 (N3923F) was involved in an incident near Nappanee, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT CALCULATION OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S INADEQUATE CLIMB CAPABILITY DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3923F.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 27, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA146
Location
NAPPANEE, IN
Event ID
20001213X28779
Coordinates
41.439907, -85.979270
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT CALCULATION OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S INADEQUATE CLIMB CAPABILITY DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680419
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Status
Deregistered
City
COLDWATER
State / Zip Code
MI 49036
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# CHI89LA146