N3535APIPER PA222020-11-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA22S/N: 22-1807

Summary

On November 12, 2020, a Piper PA22 (N3535A) was involved in an incident near Salem, IN. 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 failure to avoid an obstacle during his approach to land.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3535A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 12, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA060
Location
Salem, IN
Event ID
20201116102294
Coordinates
38.602428, -86.145168
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 failure to avoid an obstacle during his approach to land.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1807
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA22PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DEPOY LOWELL K
Address
1750 E RUDDER RD
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
IN 47167-5957
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# CEN21LA060