# NTSB NYC70FFJ16: Piper PA-20, N1594A, Moravia, NY, May 4, 1970

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: May 4, 1970
- Place: Moravia, NY · MORAVIA, NY
- Location: 42.7121° N, 76.4231° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Moravia, NY, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.7121&lon=-76.4231&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report April 9, 1971
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 119112
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC70FFJ16
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70FFJ16

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2616   70/5/4    MORAVIA,NY          PIPER PA-20         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 24, 430
        TIME - 1815                    N1594A              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 232 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - PRIVATE AIR STRIP
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          MORAVIA,NY                  LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            TAKEOFF: RUN
           COLLIDED WITH: OBJECT                                    TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
           PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH VEGETATION
        PARTIAL POWER LOSS - PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER - 1 ENGINE
        REMARKS- LOST PWR,PLT DECIDED TO CONT TKOF.HIT BUSHES APRX 5FT HI.FARM FLD ABT 1000FT,GRASS CVRD,UPHILL.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1594A](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1594A-2011-03-23), registration cancelled 2011-03-23, S/N 20-833, built 1951 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-20
- Registry model: [Piper PA-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-20) (registry code 7102002) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Private Air Strip

## Other investigations on N1594A (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC10CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA082), Sep 2, 2010: Piper PA-20 (N1594A), Akhiok, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA018), Nov 12, 2000: Piper PA-20 (N1594A), Great Falls, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain. Factors include snow covered terrain.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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