N25687PIPER PA-38-112 1989-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-81A0054

Summary

On July 27, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (N25687) was involved in an accident near River Falls, WI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT FOLLOWING AN ABRUPT MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AVIATION EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25687.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 27, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA147
Location
RIVER FALLS, WI
Event ID
20001213X28780
Coordinates
44.850215, -92.620635
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE PILOT FOLLOWING AN ABRUPT MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AVIATION EXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-81A0054
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAYER AVIATION INC
Address
LAKE ELMO AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKE ELMO
State / Zip Code
MN 55042
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# CHI89LA147