Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 22, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA185
Location
TEMPLETON, MA
Event ID
20001212X17674
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS ON FIRST THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO A FAILED FUEL FITTING AND THEN THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO A WORN FUEL FITTING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N54819
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-7554116
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
V P AVIATION INC
Address
FRUIT ST MANSFIELD MUNICIPAL AP
Status
Deregistered
City
MANSFIELD
State / Zip Code
MA 02048
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# NYC91LA185