N22179

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-7916063

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 7, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA184
Location
HAMMONTON, NJ
Event ID
20001213X29230
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT OVERSHOOTING A LANDING DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT THE FLIGHT AFTER BEING ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY NOT ASSURING THAT APPROPRIATE IFR CHARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN MARGINAL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N22179
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7916063
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTHEAST AVIATION INC
Address
NRTH PHILA ARPT MAIN TERMNL BLDG
Status
Deregistered
City
PHILADELPHIA
State / Zip Code
PA 19114
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# NYC89LA184