Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 19, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA168
Location
SALEM, CT
Event ID
20001211X15513
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CALCULATIONS AND HIS IMPROPER DECISION TO TAKEOFF WITH A KNOWN LIMITED FUEL SUPPLY RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2519B
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3879A0137
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOLLYWOOD FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
7750 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLYWOOD
State / Zip Code
FL 33023
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# NYC92LA168