Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 15, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA013
Location
PALMYRA, NY
Event ID
20001213X29698
Coordinates
43.060977, -77.230735
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A TIGHT CLOSED PATTERN TURN TO FINAL. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE PILOT INITIATING FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH INCLUDED FOG AND REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N765WM
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-3206
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AVIAD CORP
Address
PO BOX 176
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST BOXFORD
State / Zip Code
MA 01885-0176
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# NYC90LA013