N55839

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-235 S/N: 28-73I033

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 9, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA041
Location
HOUSTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X18601
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-73I033
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-235 P28B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DAVID GILL
Address
84 GATEWOOD DR
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30068-3848
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# FTW92LA041