N38153

Substantial
Serious

PIPER J-4E S/N: 41568

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 15, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92LA048
Location
TIMMONSVILLE, SC
Event ID
20001212X18642
Coordinates
33.769222, -80.010879
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER (NONMECHANICAL) DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, A FORCED LANDING, AND IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
41568
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J-4E J4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J4E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHAPMAN MARTIN F
Address
2717 5TH ST
City
BAKERSFIELD
State / Zip Code
CA 93304-1803
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# MIA92LA048