N3549WPIPER PA-32-260 1991-02-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-436

Summary

On February 16, 1991, a Piper PA-32-260 (N3549W) was involved in an accident near Guymon, OK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN FLARING THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3549W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 16, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA045
Location
GUYMON, OK
Event ID
20001212X16445
Coordinates
36.680477, -101.479751
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN FLARING THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-436
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
305 RILEY ST
City
FALLS CHURCH
State / Zip Code
VA 22046-3311
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# DEN91LA045