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N15609

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-7305096

Summary

On November 12, 1992, a Piper PA-28-180 (N15609) was involved in an accident near Mankato, MN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT A PROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15609.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 12, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI93LA030
Location
MANKATO, MN
Event ID
20001211X16014
Coordinates
44.159294, -93.989723
Nearest Airport
Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT A PROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N15609
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7305096
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
BOX 27
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDARVILLE
State / Zip Code
MI 49719
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# CHI93LA030

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