N4945FPIPER PA-32R-300 1989-11-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

PIPER PA-32R-300 S/N: 32R-7680491

Summary

On November 14, 1989, a Piper PA-32R-300 (N4945F) was involved in an accident near Morrisville, NC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. THE DARK NIGHT AND INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4945F.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 14, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90LA027
Location
MORRISVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001213X29740
Coordinates
35.829837, -78.829925
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. THE DARK NIGHT AND INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680491
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TAYLOR JULIA W
Address
4019 TROTTER RIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DURHAM
State / Zip Code
NC 27707
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# ATL90LA027