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N9488W – PIPER PA28-235 – 1990-04-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA28-235 S/N: 28-11228

Summary

On April 27, 1990, a Piper PA28-235 (N9488W) was involved in an accident near Granbury, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE POSITION OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9488W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 27, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA101
Location
GRANBURY, TX
Event ID
20001212X22929
Coordinates
32.439380, -97.779556
Nearest Airport
Granbury Regional Airport (KGDJ)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE POSITION OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9488W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-11228
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28-235 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH JOHN W
Address
505 CORAL SANDS
Status
Deregistered
City
GRANBURY
State / Zip Code
TX 76048
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# FTW90LA101

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