N2638R

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28R-200 S/N: 35237

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 6, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA083
Location
ALTADENA, CA
Event ID
20001211X14006
Coordinates
34.200057, -118.130241
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR BY SELECTING AN EMPTY TANK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY WITHOUT HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF A PREVIOUS LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2638R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
35237
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-200 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COOK JOHN D
Address
C/O J&B ACFT MGT 2316 BAYNARD BL
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19802
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# LAX92LA083