N2876ZPIPER PA-28-181 1991-06-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-790516

Summary

On June 09, 1991, a Piper PA-28-181 (N2876Z) was involved in an accident near East Haddam, CT. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE NON-MECHANICAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE THE AUXILIARY FUEL BOOST PUMP DURING TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2876Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 9, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA144
Location
EAST HADDAM, CT
Event ID
20001212X17358
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE NON-MECHANICAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE THE AUXILIARY FUEL BOOST PUMP DURING TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-790516
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GINZEL DIETRICH
Address
181 CHRISTOPHER STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW YORK
State / Zip Code
NY 10014
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# NYC91FA144