Piper PA28R-180 N3892T
8 August 1999 · Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 8 August 1999 at about 19:10 local time, a Piper PA28R-180 registered N3892T was involved in an accident near Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:10
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nearest airport
- Seven Springs (7SP)
- Coordinates
- 40.0410, -79.3197
- Aircraft
- Piper PA28R-180
- Registration
- N3892T
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Unknown → Louisville
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- IMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC99FA193
People
2 people died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to obtain a rate of climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and the pilot's lack experience in instrument meteorological conditions.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions, the airplane impacted trees, which were located about 1/2 mile from the airport and below the runway elevation. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions of the airframe or engine. The pilot obtained his instrument rating about 1 year prior to the accident, and had 'very little, if any' actual flight experience in IMC. The elevation at the departure airport was 2,907 feet. A weather observation recorded at an airport which had a field elevation of 2,284 and was located about 30 miles northeast of the accident site included, visibility 1/2 statue miles with light rain and mist; Ceiling 700 broken, 1,200 broken, 1,700 overcast; Temperature 68 degrees F; Dewpoint 66 degrees F. Additionally, a witness in the area of the departure airport reported that the weather conditions were foggy with intermittent rain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Piper PA28R accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2000 | Piper PA28R-200 | Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 28 Feb 1998 | Piper PA28R-180 | Walbridge, Ohio, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 Sep 2000 | Piper PA28R-200 | Sellersburg, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1997 | Piper PA28R-180 | Reno, Nevada, United States | Kevin E Howell | Serious injuries | - |
| 20 Mar 2002 | Piper PA28R-200 | Redlands, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1991 | Piper PA28R-200 | Lakeville, Minnesota, United States | Richard N. Jurgine | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 1999 | Cessna 305A | Hilltown, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 12 Sep 1999 | Beechcraft A23 | Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States | Joseph T. Gembusia | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jan 1999 | Douglas DC-9 | Plainfield, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 28 Mar 1999 | Cessna 177RG | Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jan 1999 | Grove AIR COMMAND | Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 May 1999 | Piper PA-22-108 | Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |