N2386LPIPER PA-38-112 1992-10-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-79A0690

Summary

On October 15, 1992, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2386L) was involved in an incident near Newburyport, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2386L.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 15, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA020
Location
NEWBURYPORT, MA
Event ID
20001211X15946
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0690
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEVERLY FLIGHT CENTER INC
Address
PO BOX 349
Status
Deregistered
City
DANVERS
State / Zip Code
MA 01923
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# NYC93LA020