N9283TPIPER PA38-112 1991-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA38-112 S/N: 38-78A0318

Summary

On June 03, 1991, a Piper PA38-112 (N9283T) was involved in an incident near Stockton, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THAT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND USED POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING, INFLIGHT DECISION, AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9283T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 3, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA240
Location
STOCKTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X17296
Coordinates
37.899848, -121.400321
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND USED POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING, INFLIGHT DECISION, AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0318
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA38-112 M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FIKES JAMES A
Address
7143 N CARRUTH
Status
Deregistered
City
FRESNO
State / Zip Code
CA 93711
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# LAX91LA240