N1294TPIPER PA-34-200 1989-12-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200 S/N: 34-7250284

Summary

On December 29, 1989, a Piper PA-34-200 (N1294T) was involved in an incident near Jenison, MI. All 2 people 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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE ICING CONDITION THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1294T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 29, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI90LA053
Location
JENISON, MI
Event ID
20001213X29939
Coordinates
42.899364, -85.819984
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE ICING CONDITION THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7250284
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200 PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JENISON AIRLEASE INC
Address
3055 DIVISION SW
Status
Deregistered
City
GRANDVILLE
State / Zip Code
MI 49418
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# CHI90LA053