N8379NPIPER PA-28-161 1992-01-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8116213

Summary

On January 29, 1992, a Piper PA-28-161 (N8379N) was involved in an accident near East Taunton, MA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE DUAL STUDENT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8379N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 29, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA026
Location
EAST TAUNTON, MA
Event ID
20001211X13951
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE DUAL STUDENT AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116213
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COLLINS DAVID
Address
15 LONGWOOD ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
QUINCY
State / Zip Code
MA 02169
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# BFO92LA026