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July 12, 1992 · Piper PA-22-108 · N4754Z
Beavertown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Beavertown, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N4754Z
Operator
Kelly Wilson
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO92LA100
THE PILOT WAS NEARING HIS DESTINATION WHEN HE NOTICED THE SKY WAS DARKENING NORTH OF THE AIRPORT. THE PILOT DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND HEAD BACK TO WHERE HE DEPARTED. HE SAID THAT AFTERWARDS HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED AND STRUCK THE EAST SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DOWNDRAFT AND INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS NEARING HIS DESTINATION WHEN HE NOTICED THE SKY WAS DARKENING NORTH OF THE AIRPORT. THE PILOT DECIDED TO TURN AROUND AND HEAD BACK TO WHERE HE DEPARTED. HE SAID THAT AFTERWARDS HE ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED AND STRUCK THE EAST SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN4754Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKelly Wilson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-CIB · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC