N4386JPIPER PA-28-140 1989-09-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-22774

Summary

On September 08, 1989, a Piper PA-28-140 (N4386J) was involved in an incident near Rowland, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND PREVENT CARBURETOR ICING PRIOR TO TAKE OFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4386J.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 8, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA209
Location
ROWLAND, NC
Event ID
20001213X29297
Coordinates
34.529716, -79.289733
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE AND PREVENT CARBURETOR ICING PRIOR TO TAKE OFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22774
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEERWARTH JOHN J JR
Address
191 MCCART RD
City
EAGLE BRIDGE
State / Zip Code
NY 12057-2811
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# ATL89LA209