N3841ZPIPER PA-18-150 1992-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7595

Summary

On May 13, 1992, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3841Z) was involved in an incident near Soccastee, SC. 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 MISMANAGEMENT OF HIS FUEL IN THAT HE EXHAUSTED FUEL IN ONE TANK, THEN FAILED TO SELECT THE TANK WITH FUEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3841Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA100
Location
SOCCASTEE, SC
Event ID
20001211X14568
Coordinates
33.689502, -78.890823
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 MISMANAGEMENT OF HIS FUEL IN THAT HE EXHAUSTED FUEL IN ONE TANK, THEN FAILED TO SELECT THE TANK WITH FUEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7595
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OCEAN AERIAL ADS INC
Address
PO BOX 813
City
OCEAN CITY
State / Zip Code
MD 21843-0813
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# ATL92LA100