N3660W

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-567

Summary

On September 26, 1989, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3660W) was involved in an accident near Portland, OR. 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 POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WAKE TURBULENCE AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT POSSIBLE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3660W.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 26, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA178
Location
PORTLAND, OR
Event ID
20001213X29506
Coordinates
45.569980, -122.590789
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 POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WAKE TURBULENCE AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT POSSIBLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-567
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEPPLE J GARY
Address
14430 SE CENTER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
OR 97236
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# SEA89LA178