N8432P

Substantial
None

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

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
N8432P
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