N6SF – PIPER PA-31-350 – 1993-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed

None

PIPER PA-31-350 S/N: 31-7405204

Summary

On August 14, 1993, a Piper PA-31-350 (N6SF) was involved in an incident near Nome, AK. All 7 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT IN COMMANDS IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC93LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6SF.

Accident Details

Date

Saturday, August 14, 1993

NTSB Number

ANC93LA146

Location

NOME, AK

Event ID

20001211X13035

Coordinates

64.709976, -164.620285

Nearest Airport

Solomon State Field (AK26)

Aircraft Damage

Destroyed

Highest Injury

None

Fatalities

Serious Injuries

Minor Injuries

Uninjured

Total Aboard

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT IN COMMANDS IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration

N6SF

Make

PIPER

Serial Number

31-7405204

Engine Type

Reciprocating

Model / ICAO

PA-31-350 PA31

Aircraft Type

Fixed Wing Multi Engine

No. of Engines

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name

AMUNDSEN JOHN D

Address

P O BOX 602

Status

Deregistered

City

KENAI

State / Zip Code

AK 99611

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# ANC93LA146