N5572JPIPER PA-32-260 1992-09-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-988

Summary

On September 05, 1992, a Piper PA-32-260 (N5572J) was involved in an accident near Moran, MI. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5572J.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-988
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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