Piper PA-22-108 accident near Weatherford, TX
On May 17, 1993, a Piper PA-22-108 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Weatherford, TX. 2 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 17, 1993
- Place
- Weatherford, TX
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-22-108 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 2 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 32.750°N, 97.769°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X12382
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT: On May 17, 1993, at approximately 1030 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-108, N4924Z, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Weatherford, Texas. The non rated pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. During personal interviews, conducted by the investigator in charge, the pilot stated that after an approximate 45 minute flight, a total loss of engine power occurred. During the emergency descent, the airplane impacted a dirt bank along side a highway as he attempted to make the airport. The airplane hit the terrain five feet prior to the approach end of runway 17 at Weatherford Parker County Airport, Weatherford, Texas. PERSONNEL INFORMATION: The pilot stated the information in this paragraph during a personnel interview conducted by the investigator in charge. The pilot had flown agricultural airplanes and other single engine airplanes since the 1950's. He had approximately 20,000 hours of flight time; however, he had never obtained a pilot certificate. During the previous 30 days, he had flown N4924Z 12 hours. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION: During a telephone interview, conducted by the investigator in charge, the previous airplane owner stated that the airplane had not been flown for approximately two years, prior to being purchased by the pilot, as the wings needed to be re-covered. The pilot stated to the investigator in charge, during a personal interview, that the wings were inspected and covered prior to the flight. A review of the
Probable cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WITH CAUSE UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
