N1361PPIPER PA-23 1991-01-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-23 S/N: 23-410

Summary

On January 14, 1991, a Piper PA-23 (N1361P) was involved in an accident near Bolivar, TN. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL TO THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN ENGINE STOPPAGE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA038. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1361P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 14, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA038
Location
BOLIVAR, TN
Event ID
20001212X16264
Coordinates
35.260269, -88.989578
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL TO THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE LEFT FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN ENGINE STOPPAGE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-410
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-23 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BOLIVAR AIRCRAFT SALES DBA
Address
PO BOX 376
Status
Deregistered
City
BOLIVAR
State / Zip Code
TN 38008
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# ATL91LA038