# NTSB Accident ATL91LA135
> **PIPER PA-24-260** · 1991-07-16 · SPRINGFIELD, TN, USA · MINR
## 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.

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