N57581PIPER PA-36-285 1989-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-36-285 S/N: 36-750117

Summary

On August 22, 1989, a Piper PA-36-285 (N57581) was involved in an accident near Atmore, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES (THE CROP) DURING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAY RUN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89DKJ10. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N57581.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 22, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89DKJ10
Location
ATMORE, AL
Event ID
20001213X29019
Coordinates
31.020908, -87.490318
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES (THE CROP) DURING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAY RUN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
36-750117
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-36-285 PA36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL89DKJ10