MINR · PIPER PA-24-260 · 1991-07-16 · SPRINGFIELD, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL91LA135
Event ID
20001212X17444
Type
Accident
Date
1991-07-16
Location
SPRINGFIELD, TN, USA
Coordinates
36.490791, -86.870803
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N8739P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PA-24 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED WHILE EXECUTING A GO-AROUND, RESULTING IN THE STALLING OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PA-24 PILOT'S FAILURE TO VISUALLY DETECT THE J-3 IN A TIMELY MANNER.