N1SS

Substantial
Minor

PIPER AEROSTAR 601PS/N: 61P06947963331

Summary

On March 14, 2024, a Piper AEROSTAR 601P (N1SS) was involved in an accident near Grass Valley, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1SS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 14, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA111
Location
Grass Valley, CA
Event ID
20240314193937
Coordinates
39.222988, -121.005150
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
61P06947963331
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
AEROSTAR 601PAEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHAW SCOTT R
Address
13579 LOMA RICA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GRASS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95945-7809
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# WPR24LA111