N6941BPIPER PA-22-150 1989-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-22-150 S/N: 22-4221

Summary

On July 03, 1989, a Piper PA-22-150 (N6941B) was involved in an accident near Elgin, OR. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF/INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: QUARTERING TAILWIND, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89FA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6941B.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 3, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89FA126
Location
ELGIN, OR
Event ID
20001213X28973
Coordinates
45.610198, -117.889732
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF/INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: QUARTERING TAILWIND, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4221
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BATES MILES B
Address
ROUTE 2 BOX 91A
Status
Deregistered
City
ELGIN
State / Zip Code
OR 97827
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# SEA89FA126