N8379VPIPER PA28-161 1991-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA28-161 S/N: 28-8116215

Summary

On October 14, 1991, a Piper PA28-161 (N8379V) was involved in an accident near Duchesne, UT. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 2 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INATTENTION AND BECOMING LOST. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8379V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 14, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA92LA012
Location
DUCHESNE, UT
Event ID
20001212X18397
Coordinates
40.100463, -110.489738
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INATTENTION AND BECOMING LOST. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116215
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALPINE AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 691
Status
Deregistered
City
PROVO
State / Zip Code
UT 84603
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# SEA92LA012