N25459PIPER PA-38 1993-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-38 S/N: 81-0001

Summary

On June 26, 1993, a Piper PA-38 (N25459) was involved in an accident near St. Petersburg, FL. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT BEING DITCHED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25459.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 26, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA147
Location
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Event ID
20001211X12675
Coordinates
27.769638, -82.630371
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT BEING DITCHED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
81-0001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-38 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SEA-CAT MARINE
Address
1520 N.E. DIXIE HIGHWAY
Status
Deregistered
City
JENSEN BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 34957
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# MIA93LA147