N5435YPIPER PA-23-250 1991-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-250

Summary

On August 31, 1991, a Piper PA-23-250 (N5435Y) was involved in an accident near Sod, WV. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS FUEL STARVATION RESULTING IN PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91FA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5435Y.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91FA078
Location
SOD, WV
Event ID
20001212X17781
Coordinates
38.260509, -81.879249
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS FUEL STARVATION RESULTING IN PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250 PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MALONE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
79 GERONIMO DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ST ALBANS
State / Zip Code
WV 25177
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# BFO91FA078