N7681PPIPER PA-24-250 1989-11-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-2854

Summary

On November 25, 1989, a Piper PA-24-250 (N7681P) was involved in an accident near Helen, GA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT AND PLAN EN ROUTE REFUELING STOPS. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90FA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7681P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 25, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90FA031
Location
HELEN, GA
Event ID
20001213X29735
Coordinates
34.700744, -83.720581
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
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 PROPERLY PREFLIGHT AND PLAN EN ROUTE REFUELING STOPS. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-2854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHANNON HERBERT A
Address
PO BOX 12281
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67277
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# ATL90FA031