SERS · Piper PA-32RT-300 · 2002-09-21 · St. Simons Island, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL02LA173
Event ID
20020930X05239
Type
Accident
Date
2002-09-21
Location
St. Simons Island, GA, USA
Coordinates
31.155147, -81.387051
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32RT-300
Registration
N607JW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a simulated emergency landing, and his delayed remedial action that resulted in a stall, and an uncontrolled collision with trees. A factor was the check pilot's inadaquate supervision of the check ride.