N7485LPIPER PA-31 1989-12-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31 S/N: 31-7300907

Summary

On December 09, 1989, a Piper PA-31 (N7485L) was involved in an incident near Morgantown, WV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED. ICE ON THE RAMP AND THE LOCATION OF THE FENCE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7485L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 9, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO90LA016
Location
MORGANTOWN , WV
Event ID
20001213X29916
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'S EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED. ICE ON THE RAMP AND THE LOCATION OF THE FENCE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7300907
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-31 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COLEMILL ENTERPRISES INC
Address
2640 AIRPARK DR
Status
Deregistered
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37206
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# BFO90LA016