N31557PIPER PA-32RT-300 1992-04-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32RT-300 S/N: 32R7885102

Summary

On April 26, 1992, a Piper PA-32RT-300 (N31557) was involved in an accident near Vallejo, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SERVO DIAPHRAGM STEM WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL INTERRUPTION TO THE ENGINE. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND UTILITY POLE IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31557.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 26, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA189
Location
VALLEJO, CA
Event ID
20001211X14463
Coordinates
38.089962, -122.250244
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL SERVO DIAPHRAGM STEM WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL INTERRUPTION TO THE ENGINE. HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS AND UTILITY POLE IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R7885102
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300 P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1272 GREENFIELD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
EL CAJON
State / Zip Code
CA 92021
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# LAX92LA189