N6384CPIPER PA-28R-201 1992-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28R-201 S/N: 7837164

Summary

On August 08, 1992, a Piper PA-28R-201 (N6384C) was involved in an incident near Baltimore, MD. 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: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA149. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6384C.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
7837164
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-201 P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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