Piper PA-28-210T accident near Washington, North Carolina, January 30, 1999
On January 30, 1999 at about 4:00 pm local time, a Piper PA-28-210T, registered N28235, was destroyed in an accident near Washington, North Carolina (Warren Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on initial takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 30, 1999 · about 4:00 pm local time
- Place
- Washington, North Carolina · Warren Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-210T · all PA-28-210Ts on the register
- Registration
- N28235 · registry record · serial 28-7921038
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot was on initial takeoff climb when the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot maneuvered the airplane to the only available forced landing area and collided with tress and terrain. Examination of the engine assembly and accessories revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 337 hours in all; 45 in this make and model; 6 in the last 90 days; 2 in the last 30 days; 337 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,909 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, October 19, 1998; 8 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,900 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental TSIO-360-FB8 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: OCW at 4:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 35, 5,000 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 070° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 52°F (11°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 4:55 pm from PGV
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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