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April 14, 1992 · Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201 · N2742M
Briggsdale, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Briggsdale, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N2742M
Operator
Northern Colorado Air Chrtr
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA92FA077
THE PIPER PA-28R CRASHED ON A LOW HILL WHILE THE PILOT WAS ENGAGED IN LOW FLYING ACTIVITIES. THE AIRCRAFT HIT WITH WINGS LEVEL, BOUNCED INTO THE AIR AND THEN CRASHED INVERTED. ACCORDING TO PASSENGER STATEMENTS, THE PILOT HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN PITCH-OVER MANEUVERS AND FLYING AT EXCESSIVELY LOW ALTITUDES BEFORE THE CRASH.
NTSB Probable Cause
PROPER ALTITUDE WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS INCLUDE OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY.
Full Narrative
THE PIPER PA-28R CRASHED ON A LOW HILL WHILE THE PILOT WAS ENGAGED IN LOW FLYING ACTIVITIES. THE AIRCRAFT HIT WITH WINGS LEVEL, BOUNCED INTO THE AIR AND THEN CRASHED INVERTED. ACCORDING TO PASSENGER STATEMENTS, THE PILOT HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN PITCH-OVER MANEUVERS AND FLYING AT EXCESSIVELY LOW ALTITUDES BEFORE THE CRASH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN2742M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorNorthern Colorado Air Chrtr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360F · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC