N9538J

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-3666

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 8, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90FA110
Location
HILTON HEAD, SC
Event ID
20001212X23059
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM THROUGH INADVERTANT SELECTION OF THE 'OFF' POSITION OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9538J
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3666
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JIMISON RAYMOND E
Address
1 MATHEWS DRIVE 113
Status
Deregistered
City
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
State / Zip Code
MT 29926
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# ATL90FA110