N6206PPIPER PA-24-250 1989-07-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-1308

Summary

On July 16, 1989, a Piper PA-24-250 (N6206P) was involved in an accident near Hartleton, PA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT ALLOWED THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT TO BE EXCEEDED AFTER ENCOUNTERING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6206P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 16, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA167
Location
HARTLETON, PA
Event ID
20001213X28947
Coordinates
40.899787, -77.160430
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ALLOWED THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT TO BE EXCEEDED AFTER ENCOUNTERING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1308
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COOK RICHARD F
Address
PO BOX 348
Status
Deregistered
City
BOYERTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 19512
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# NYC89FA167