Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 6, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA180
Location
VALPARAISO, FL
Event ID
20001212X17627
Coordinates
30.490934, -86.499481
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5953P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1044
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BOLES LYMAN M
Address
254 DOMINICA CIRCLE WEST
Status
Deregistered
City
NICEVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32578
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# MIA91LA180