N36163PIPER PA-28-161 1989-10-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-7816617

Summary

On October 24, 1989, a Piper PA-28-161 (N36163) was involved in an accident near Elkader, IA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE RUNWAY MARKER AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90FA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36163.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 24, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC90FA017
Location
ELKADER, IA
Event ID
20001213X29665
Coordinates
42.850608, -91.399192
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE RUNWAY MARKER AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7816617
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# MKC90FA017