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N525PU

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 2841190

Summary

On July 24, 1991, a Piper PA-28-161 (N525PU) was involved in an accident near Lafayette, IN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND REFUELING NOT PERFORMED BY THE CFI/PIC.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA226. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N525PU.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 24, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA226
Location
LAFAYETTE, IN
Event ID
20001212X17504
Coordinates
40.419692, -86.920639
Nearest Airport
Purdue University Airport (KLAF)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND REFUELING NOT PERFORMED BY THE CFI/PIC.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N525PU
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2841190
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LINDSAY AVIATION INC
Address
4500 CLINTON ST
City
WEST SENECA
State / Zip Code
NY 14224-1724
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# CHI91LA226

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