N4391APIPER PA-28RT-201T 1989-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28RT-201T S/N: 28R-8431029

Summary

On July 03, 1989, a Piper PA-28RT-201T (N4391A) was involved in an accident near Red Lodge, MT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS DURING LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4391A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA156
Location
RED LODGE, MT
Event ID
20001213X28799
Coordinates
45.190376, -109.240165
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS DURING LANDING ROLL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-8431029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201T P28U
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# DEN89LA156