N9326T

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-78A0034

Summary

On July 18, 1991, a Piper PA-38-112 (N9326T) was involved in an accident near Whitharral, TX. The accident resulted in 2 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. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OPERATION WITH THE KNOWN INOPERATIVE LANDING LIGHT AND THE DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9326T.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 18, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA124
Location
WHITHARRAL, TX
Event ID
20001212X17549
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OPERATION WITH THE KNOWN INOPERATIVE LANDING LIGHT AND THE DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0034
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BERNSTEIN STEVEN C
Address
4377 ASHLEY LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GRANDPRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
TX 75051
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# FTW91FA124