N55839PIPER PA-28-235 1991-12-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On December 09, 1991, a Piper PA-28-235 (N55839) was involved in an incident near Houston, TX. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55839.

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