N15558PIPER PA-28 1989-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 28-7325097

Summary

On July 02, 1989, a Piper PA-28 (N15558) was involved in an accident near Bulverde, TX. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN AND/OR MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA125. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15558.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 2, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA125
Location
BULVERDE , TX
Event ID
20001213X28837
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN AND/OR MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7325097
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NIGHTHAWK AIR SYSTEMS INC
Address
102 WINDSOCK LN
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
TX 78124-6564
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# FTW89LA125