N8888PPIPER PA-24-260 1991-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4262

Summary

On September 15, 1991, a Piper PA-24-260 (N8888P) was involved in an incident near Tehachapi, CA. 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: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA395. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8888P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 15, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA395
Location
TEHACHAPI, CA
Event ID
20001212X18123
Coordinates
35.120365, -118.509315
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4262
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAGER JAMES W
Address
3039 CARLSEN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
OAKLAND
State / Zip Code
CA 94602
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# LAX91LA395