N9423PPIPER PA-24-260C 1991-12-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-24-260C S/N: 244929

Summary

On December 26, 1991, a Piper PA-24-260C (N9423P) was involved in an accident near Stratford, CT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: WATER/ICE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9423P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 26, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA051
Location
STRATFORD, CT
Event ID
20001212X18662
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER/ICE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
244929
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260C PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STANCO LTD
Address
1 FALLEN ARROW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HILTON HEAD
State / Zip Code
SC 29928
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# NYC92LA051