N816CB

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28R S/N: 28R-31021

Summary

On July 04, 1991, a Piper PA-28R (N816CB) was involved in an accident near Milford, UT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF PROPER DESCENT RATE. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION, BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, AND A FENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N816CB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 4, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA155
Location
MILFORD, UT
Event ID
20001212X17700
Coordinates
38.380752, -112.929817
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF PROPER DESCENT RATE. FACTORS INCLUDE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION, BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, AND A FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-31021
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28R P28R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
EL MONTE AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
EL MONTE
State / Zip Code
CA 91734
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# SEA91LA155