N2857DPIPER PA-28-181 1992-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-7990500

Summary

On July 09, 1992, a Piper PA-28-181 (N2857D) was involved in an accident near Clay City, KY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. DARKNESS AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA091. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2857D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 9, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA091
Location
CLAY CITY, KY
Event ID
20001211X15063
Coordinates
37.860279, -83.919036
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. DARKNESS AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7990500
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6500 SW MACCARTHUR
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# BFO92LA091