N7629YPIPER PA-30 1992-10-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30 S/N: 30-705

Summary

On October 26, 1992, a Piper PA-30 (N7629Y) was involved in an incident near Hillsboro, TX. 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: FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7629Y.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 26, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW93LA023
Location
HILLSBORO, TX
Event ID
20001211X15878
Coordinates
32.000015, -97.110321
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-705
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-30 PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SUN BELT AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 193
Status
Deregistered
City
MCGREGOR
State / Zip Code
TX 76657
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# FTW93LA023