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N7443P

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-2632

Summary

On July 07, 1993, a Piper PA-24-180 (N7443P) was involved in an accident near Madison Heights, VA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE OIL COOLER LINES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93FA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7443P.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 7, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93FA113
Location
MADISON HEIGHTS, VA
Event ID
20001211X12780
Coordinates
37.429973, -79.100112
Nearest Airport
Falwell Airport (W24)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE OIL COOLER LINES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7443P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-2632
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH ANDREW G III
Address
928 MARLIN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
JUPITER
State / Zip Code
FL 33458
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# BFO93FA113

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