N32KK — Piper PA-32R-300

Aircraft record

Serial number

32R-7680117

Manufacturer

Piper

Model

PA-32R-300

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming Io-540 Ser

Registration

Deregistered

View the FAA registry record for N32KK →

Accident & incident history

1. CEN16FA261Jul 8, 2016Houston, TXFatal · 4 fatal

   The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the open baggage door while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the forward baggage compartment door was closed, latched, and properly secured during his preflight inspection.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-32R-300).

1. Apr 24, 2017deregistered — Wilson Richard K

Frequently asked

Has N32KK been in an accident?

Yes. N32KK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N32KK?

N32KK is a Piper PA-32R-300 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32R-7680117.

Has N32KK been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N32KK (CEN16FA261) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.