N6152WPIPER PA-28-140 1991-02-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 2820171

Summary

On February 04, 1991, a Piper PA-28-140 (N6152W) was involved in an accident near Talkeetna, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6152W.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 4, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA024
Location
TALKEETNA, AK
Event ID
20001212X16390
Coordinates
62.450798, -149.790435
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2820171
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROGERS SAMUEL I
Address
554 SHETLAND RD
City
LEROY
State / Zip Code
KS 66857
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# ANC91LA024