N4578R

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-21320

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 26, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW93LA056
Location
SLATON, TX
Event ID
20001211X16162
Coordinates
33.429313, -101.639335
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER FUEL TANK SELECTION. A FACTOR THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4578R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-21320
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO 1551
Status
Deregistered
City
DENVER CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 79323
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# FTW93LA056