N4416APIPER PA22-150 1991-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA22-150 S/N: 22-3744

Summary

On April 15, 1991, a Piper PA22-150 (N4416A) was involved in an accident near Las Vegas, NV. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THAT THE PILOT IMPROPERLY SELECTED THE FUEL TANK THAT DID NOT CONTAIN ANY FUEL AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4416A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 15, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA178
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001212X16818
Coordinates
36.170623, -115.199043
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT IMPROPERLY SELECTED THE FUEL TANK THAT DID NOT CONTAIN ANY FUEL AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-3744
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA22-150 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALTENDORF RICHARD C
Address
PO BOX 521
City
NORTHWOOD
State / Zip Code
ND 58267-0521
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# LAX91LA178