N7851PPIPER PA-24-250 1992-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-3074

Summary

On May 08, 1992, a Piper PA-24-250 (N7851P) was involved in an accident near Falmouth, KY. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE IN REFERENCE TO THE RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM LEAK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7851P.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 8, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA055
Location
FALMOUTH, KY
Event ID
20001211X14582
Coordinates
38.670154, -84.330360
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE IN REFERENCE TO THE RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM LEAK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-3074
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DOUGLAS AVIATION INC
Address
11951 WATERGATE CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
BOCA RATON
State / Zip Code
FL 33428
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# BFO92LA055