CFKTQPIPER PA-24-250 1991-11-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-295

Summary

On November 30, 1991, a Piper PA-24-250 (CFKTQ) was involved in an accident near Everett, WA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER PROCEDURES BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. FACTORS INCLUDE LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, NON-FUNCTIONING FLIGHT COMPARTMENT LIGHTS, AND NON-SUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92FA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft CFKTQ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 30, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA92FA024
Location
EVERETT, WA
Event ID
20001212X18524
Coordinates
47.980110, -122.200790
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO IMPROPER PROCEDURES BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. FACTORS INCLUDE LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT, NON-FUNCTIONING FLIGHT COMPARTMENT LIGHTS, AND NON-SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-295
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-250 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA92FA024