N7985PPIPER PA-24-250 1991-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-3223

Summary

On September 19, 1991, a Piper PA-24-250 (N7985P) was involved in an incident near Arco, ID. 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: WATER IN THE FUEL TANK AND THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO FLARE FOR LANDING AFTER MANEUVERING TO AVOID TRANSMISSION LINES IN HIS FLIGHT PATH DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA247. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7985P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 19, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA247
Location
ARCO, ID
Event ID
20001212X18207
Coordinates
43.649368, -113.279106
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER IN THE FUEL TANK AND THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO FLARE FOR LANDING AFTER MANEUVERING TO AVOID TRANSMISSION LINES IN HIS FLIGHT PATH DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-3223
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-250

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCARPELLI KENNETH R
Address
9302 W MAPLE ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67209-1424
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# SEA91LA247