N16WW

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-165

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 8, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA125
Location
BROOMFIELD, CO
Event ID
20001212X18087
Coordinates
39.939426, -105.060241
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND HIS MISJUDGED FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION POWER LOSS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N16WW
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-165
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHISTLE L PAUL
Address
10450 W 35TH PLACE
Status
Deregistered
City
WHEATRIDGE
State / Zip Code
CO 80033
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# DEN91LA125