MINR · PIPER PA-28-180 · 1990-10-28 · COLUMBIA, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC91LA019
Event ID
20001212X24537
Type
Accident
Date
1990-10-28
Location
COLUMBIA, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.030914, -76.490829
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N9292J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE ON FINAL APPROACH AND COMPENSATE FOR THE HEADWIND. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE HIS LOW ALTITUDE AND EXECUTE A GO-AROUND.