N6079HPIPER AEROSTAR 601P 1989-12-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER AEROSTAR 601P S/N: 0734-8063358

Summary

On December 01, 1989, a Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N6079H) was involved in an accident near Orlando, FL. 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: LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6079H.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 1, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA90FA033
Location
ORLANDO, FL
Event ID
20001213X29837
Coordinates
28.579051, -81.399978
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
0734-8063358
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
AEROSTAR 601P AEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOUGLAS W JOHNSTON MD PA
Address
521 STATE ROAD 434 SUITE 106
Status
Deregistered
City
LONGWOOD
State / Zip Code
FL 32750
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# MIA90FA033