N160MJPIPER PA-30 1992-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30 S/N: 30-1410

Summary

On July 17, 1992, a Piper PA-30 (N160MJ) was involved in an incident near Shallotte, NC. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE DETERIORATION OF THE LEFT MAIN FUEL BLADDER WHICH RESULTED IN THE PREMATURE EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS SOFT TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N160MJ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 17, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA140
Location
SHALLOTTE, NC
Event ID
20001211X15043
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DETERIORATION OF THE LEFT MAIN FUEL BLADDER WHICH RESULTED IN THE PREMATURE EXHAUSTION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1410
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-30 PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-30

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FOLEY ROBERT A
Address
24 KOECK RD
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
NJ 07832-2007
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# ATL92LA140