Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 8, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA149
Location
BALTIMORE, MD
Event ID
20001211X15498
Coordinates
39.169281, -76.669166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION FROM A FAULTY RUBBER SEAL IN THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. AN ADDITIONAL CAUSE WAS THE USE OF INADEQUATE STANDARDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE RUBBER SEAL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6384C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
7837164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WILLIS THOMAS K
Address
204 DUNBAR CT
Status
Deregistered
City
DOTHAN
State / Zip Code
AL 36305-7203
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# NYC92LA149