N7893NPIPER PA-28-180 1991-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180

Summary

On July 14, 1991, a Piper PA-28-180 (N7893N) was involved in an accident near Ramona, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING PREPARATION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A RESIDENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA311. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7893N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 14, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA311
Location
RAMONA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17600
Coordinates
33.069721, -116.829444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING PREPARATION AND FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A RESIDENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
7540 GENERAL AVIATION DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT MEADE
State / Zip Code
MD 20755-1801
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# LAX91LA311