Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 5, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA265
Location
MORAN, MI
Event ID
20001211X15652
Coordinates
46.039592, -84.899719
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER SELECTION OF FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5572J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-988
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BEDOUR CONSTRUCTION
Address
PO BOX 194
Status
Deregistered
City
MACKINAC ISLAND
State / Zip Code
MI 49757
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# CHI92LA265