N888GPIPER PA-24-180 1991-03-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-545

Summary

On March 22, 1991, a Piper PA-24-180 (N888G) was involved in an accident near Pasadena, TX. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION RESULTANT FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AT AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION AND THE INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N888G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 22, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA055
Location
PASADENA, TX
Event ID
20001212X16599
Coordinates
29.619867, -95.190452
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION RESULTANT FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AT AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION AND THE INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-545
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHANNEL AVIATION INC
Address
5600 BARKALOO RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BAYTOWN
State / Zip Code
TX 77521
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# FTW91FA055