Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 3, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA060
Location
DANBURY, CT
Event ID
20001211X11883
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR AN ENGINE FIRE DURING STARTING WHICH RESULTED IN THE SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE AND HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N233PA
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7816676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
49 MIRY BROOK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DANBURY
State / Zip Code
CT 06810-7408
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# NYC93LA060