N15978PIPER PA-28-180 1987-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 287305205

Summary

On June 26, 1987, a Piper PA-28-180 (N15978) was involved in an accident near Jesup, GA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL87FA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15978.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 26, 1987
NTSB Number
ATL87FA189
Location
JESUP, GA
Event ID
20001213X31082
Coordinates
31.660734, -81.930145
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
287305205
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCDUFFIE RICHARD W
Address
RT 4 BOX 126
Status
Deregistered
City
JESUP
State / Zip Code
GA 31545
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL87FA189