Summary
On August 19, 1983, a Piper PA-28-180 (N6439J) was involved in an incident near Mt. Airy, NC. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL83LA331. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6439J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL83LA331