N35931PIPER J-5A 1992-04-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J-5A S/N: 5-821

Summary

On April 17, 1992, a Piper J-5A (N35931) was involved in an incident near Broadus, MT. 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: FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, INADVERTENT FUEL DUMPING, AND A DITCH IN THE LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N35931.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 17, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA081
Location
BROADUS, MT
Event ID
20001211X14530
Coordinates
45.389301, -105.499313
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, INADVERTENT FUEL DUMPING, AND A DITCH IN THE LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-821
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J-5A J5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
J5A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KELLEY JOSEPH W
Address
2777 KNIGHT ST
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
MT 59601-1414
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# SEA92LA081