N4552X

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-300 S/N: 32R-7680027

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 10, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA107
Location
DENTON, MD
Event ID
20001211X14966
Coordinates
38.879245, -75.819869
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DETECT THE AUTOMOBILE GASOLINE IN THE TANKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND INTENTIONAL REFUELING WITH IMPROPER FUEL BY THE PILOT'S BROTHER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSE OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO DETONATION AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7680027
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300 P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOZNIAK ROBERT F
Address
2402 CAROLYNE AVE
City
BALTIMORE
State / Zip Code
MD 21219
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# NYC92LA107