N7325LPIPER PA-31P 1992-01-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31P S/N: 31P-7400206

Summary

On January 25, 1992, a Piper PA-31P (N7325L) was involved in an incident near Tonopah, NV. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THERE WAS AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL IN THE AIRPLANE TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT DUE TO ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OF BOTH ENGINES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7325L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 25, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA101
Location
TONOPAH, NV
Event ID
20001211X14017
Coordinates
38.360164, -116.260612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THERE WAS AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL IN THE AIRPLANE TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT DUE TO ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OF BOTH ENGINES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31P-7400206
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-31P PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FETTIG LYLE
Address
N3819 ALTO RD
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
WI 53925-9462
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# LAX92LA101