N1439P

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-23 S/N: 23-498

Summary

On January 06, 1993, a Piper PA-23 (N1439P) was involved in an accident near Tampa, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE CFI RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1439P.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 6, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA048
Location
TAMPA, FL
Event ID
20001211X11737
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE CFI RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-498
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COULSON JEFFREY A
Address
2450 PELICAN CT Q104
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
FL 34622
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA048