N400RDPIPER PA-30K 1992-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-30K S/N: 30-1769

Summary

On September 07, 1992, a Piper PA-30K (N400RD) was involved in an accident near Schaghticoke, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF TOTAL ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOSS OF TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N400RD.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 7, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA129
Location
SCHAGHTICOKE, NY
Event ID
20001211X15617
Coordinates
42.889289, -73.579254
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF TOTAL ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOSS OF TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1769
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-30K PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRCRAFT SALVAGE & REBUILD INC
Address
RR 1 BOX 315A
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAK
State / Zip Code
WA 98841
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# BFO92LA129