N9132XPIPER PA46-310P 1991-02-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA46-310P S/N: 4608086

Summary

On February 25, 1991, a Piper PA46-310P (N9132X) was involved in an incident near Los Angeles, CA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING PERFORMED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND IN ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE WEIGHT AND FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9132X.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 25, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA112
Location
LOS ANGELES, CA
Event ID
20001212X16479
Coordinates
34.050758, -118.379905
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING PERFORMED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND IN ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE WEIGHT AND FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4608086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA46-310P PA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BERNACHE JOHN H
Address
6 FERRY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTMORELAND
State / Zip Code
NH 03467-4404
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# LAX91LA112