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May 15, 1989 · Piper PA-24-250 · N8199P
Winslow, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Winslow, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Tail Number
N8199P
Operator
Mid-Con Mfg
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC89FA110
THE PILOT HELD A PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH NO INSTRUMENT RATING. HE FILED A VFR FLIGHT PLAN. OFFICIAL WEATHER OBSERVATION REFLECTED THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ALONG THE PROPOSED ROUTE OF FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED AN AREA OF INTENSE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT DESCENDING MINUS A LARGE SECTION OF ONE WING AND IMPACTING THE GROUND IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FLYING INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT WING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HELD A PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH NO INSTRUMENT RATING. HE FILED A VFR FLIGHT PLAN. OFFICIAL WEATHER OBSERVATION REFLECTED THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ALONG THE PROPOSED ROUTE OF FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED AN AREA OF INTENSE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY. WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT DESCENDING MINUS A LARGE SECTION OF ONE WING AND IMPACTING THE GROUND IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-250
Tail NumberN8199P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMid-Con Mfg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-C1B5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 12 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC