N43020Piper PA282020-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA28S/N: 28-7415409

Summary

On September 19, 2020, a Piper PA28 (N43020) was involved in an incident near Huntley, IL. 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 decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA405. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N43020.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 19, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA405
Location
Huntley, IL
Event ID
20200921X81023
Coordinates
42.221474, -88.416444
Nearest Airport
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 decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7415409
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-151

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLUE SKIES FLYING SERVICES INC
Address
8411 PYOTT RD
City
LAKE IN THE HILLS
State / Zip Code
IL 60156-6516
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# CEN20CA405