N30263

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32RT-300T S/N: 32R-7887275

Summary

On October 12, 1989, a Piper PA-32RT-300T (N30263) was involved in an incident near Addison, TX. All 3 people 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 DECISION TO CONTINUE THE TAXI DURING DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS WITHOUT TAXIWAY LIGHTS, AN OPERABLE LANDING LIGHT OR, ASSISTANCE FROM AIRPORT PERSONNEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30263.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 12, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA009
Location
ADDISON, TX
Event ID
20001213X29607
Coordinates
32.959995, -96.829216
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE TAXI DURING DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS WITHOUT TAXIWAY LIGHTS, AN OPERABLE LANDING LIGHT OR, ASSISTANCE FROM AIRPORT PERSONNEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7887275
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300T P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FONTANA AVIATION INC
Address
FORD AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
IRON MOUNTAIN
State / Zip Code
MI 49801
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# FTW90LA009