N4201HPIPER PA-14 1991-08-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-14 S/N: 144

Summary

On August 13, 1991, a Piper PA-14 (N4201H) was involved in an incident near Seldovia, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR THE AIRPLANE DURING FLIGHT AND EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA126. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4201H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 13, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA126
Location
SELDOVIA, AK
Event ID
20001212X17747
Coordinates
59.389003, -151.660568
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR THE AIRPLANE DURING FLIGHT AND EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
144
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-14 PA14
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-14

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WATTENBARGER JAY K
Address
PO BOX 10454
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99710-0454
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# ANC91LA126