N55733PIPER PA-28-180 1992-05-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180

Summary

On May 24, 1992, a Piper PA-28-180 (N55733) was involved in an accident near Saxonburg, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISMANAGED THE FUEL SUPPLY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55733.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 24, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA076
Location
SAXONBURG, PA
Event ID
20001211X14600
Coordinates
40.749279, -79.810508
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISMANAGED THE FUEL SUPPLY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND THE LOST OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
T MC LEASING
Address
PO BOX 711
Status
Deregistered
City
MEDFORD
State / Zip Code
NJ 08055
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# BFO92LA076