N35931

Substantial
None

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

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 17, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA081
Location
BROADUS, MT
Event ID
20001211X14530
Coordinates
45.389301, -105.499313
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