N6919PPIPER PA-24-250 1991-12-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-250 S/N: 24-2053

Summary

On December 11, 1991, a Piper PA-24-250 (N6919P) was involved in an accident near Berrien Springs, MI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S (CFI'S) POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION-MAKING AND MISJUDGED FUEL SUPPLY/CONSUMPTION. A RELATED FACTOR IS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6919P.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 11, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92FA053
Location
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI
Event ID
20001212X18551
Coordinates
41.939136, -86.340667
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S (CFI'S) POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION-MAKING AND MISJUDGED FUEL SUPPLY/CONSUMPTION. A RELATED FACTOR IS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-2053
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
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
MUNROE CONSULTING
Address
3476 SW 85TH ST
City
OCALA
State / Zip Code
FL 34476-6504
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# CHI92FA053