N8507PPIPER PA-24-400 1991-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-400 S/N: 26-87

Summary

On July 25, 1991, a Piper PA-24-400 (N8507P) was involved in an accident near Nashville, AR. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION INDUCED LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A BLOCKED FINGER FUEL STRAINER IN THE FUEL SERVO UNIT. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8507P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 25, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA127
Location
NASHVILLE, AR
Event ID
20001212X17561
Coordinates
33.939823, -93.849662
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION INDUCED LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A BLOCKED FINGER FUEL STRAINER IN THE FUEL SERVO UNIT. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
26-87
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-400 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OVERSEAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT INC
Address
2561 ALISA LN
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKESIDE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85929-6298
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# FTW91LA127