N8432PPIPER PA-28-161 1990-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8116310

Summary

On February 14, 1990, a Piper PA-28-161 (N8432P) was involved in an incident near Roseland, FL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY A NEEDLE VALVE IN THE CARBURETOR WHICH ALLOWS FUEL TO ENTER THE CARBURETOR BOWL, STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8432P.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 14, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90FA071
Location
ROSELAND, FL
Event ID
20001212X22605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY A NEEDLE VALVE IN THE CARBURETOR WHICH ALLOWS FUEL TO ENTER THE CARBURETOR BOWL, STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PRO FLITE VERO INC
Address
2901 PRO FLITE DR PO BOX 998
Status
Deregistered
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32961
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# MIA90FA071