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June 16, 1991 · Piper PA-28-181 · N5055F
Marquette, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Marquette, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N5055F
Operator
Eric E Nyman
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA192
THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLEARED FOR AN ILS-BACKCOURSE APPROACH TO RUNWAY 26. WITNESSES AT THE AIRPORT OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT APPROACH THE AIRPORT FROM THE SOUTHEAST HEADING NORTHWEST. THEY SAW AIRCRAFT PASS OVER THE AIRPORT ON A NORTHEAST HEADING THEN TURN NORTH AND DESCEND INTO THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DID NOT GIVE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE ACCIDENT. NOTHING WAS FOUND OF A MECHANICAL NATURE WHICH WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLEARED FOR AN ILS-BACKCOURSE APPROACH TO RUNWAY 26. WITNESSES AT THE AIRPORT OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT APPROACH THE AIRPORT FROM THE SOUTHEAST HEADING NORTHWEST. THEY SAW AIRCRAFT PASS OVER THE AIRPORT ON A NORTHEAST HEADING THEN TURN NORTH AND DESCEND INTO THE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DID NOT GIVE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE ACCIDENT. NOTHING WAS FOUND OF A MECHANICAL NATURE WHICH WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMarquette County (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN5055F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEric E Nyman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time03:32
Weather SourceWFAC