N91309PIPER PA-38-112 1990-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-81A0158

Summary

On April 18, 1990, a Piper PA-38-112 (N91309) was involved in an accident near Marco Island, FL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER PLANNING & DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91309.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 18, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90FA106
Location
MARCO ISLAND, FL
Event ID
20001212X22967
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO IMPROPER PLANNING & DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-81A0158
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ARTHUR TODD A
Address
200 AVIATION DRIVE NORTH
Status
Deregistered
City
NAPLES
State / Zip Code
FL 33942
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# MIA90FA106