N160MJ

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30 S/N: 30-1410

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