MINR · PIPER PA-32R-300 · 1992-01-05 · EDGARTOWN, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO92LA021
Event ID
20001211X13948
Type
Accident
Date
1992-01-05
Location
EDGARTOWN, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-300
Registration
N38781
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND, THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY, AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS.