N3724APIPER PA-22-135 1989-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-1965

Summary

On September 03, 1989, a Piper PA-22-135 (N3724A) was involved in an accident near Booneville, MS. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3724A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA241
Location
BOONEVILLE, MS
Event ID
20001213X29442
Coordinates
34.660778, -88.560935
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1965
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOEKSEL MICHAEL J SR
Address
303 W MAIN ST
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
IL 61065-9706
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# MIA89LA241