N5379PPIPER PA-24-250 1989-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-429

Summary

On July 09, 1989, a Piper PA-24-250 (N5379P) was involved in an accident near Medicine Lodge, KS. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE ABOVE A HOUSE (RESIDENCE) THAT HE WAS BUZZING AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO COLLIDE WITH THE ATTACHED ANTENNA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89FA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5379P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 9, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89FA156
Location
MEDICINE LODGE, KS
Event ID
20001213X28920
Coordinates
37.280963, -98.580299
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED CLEARANCE ABOVE A HOUSE (RESIDENCE) THAT HE WAS BUZZING AND ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO COLLIDE WITH THE ATTACHED ANTENNA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-429
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHITE RALPH
Address
RURAL ROUTE RR
Status
Deregistered
City
MOSCOW
State / Zip Code
KS 67952
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# MKC89FA156