N6382CPIPER PA-28-181 1990-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-7890369

Summary

On May 12, 1990, a Piper PA-28-181 (N6382C) was involved in an incident near Anderson, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FAILED TO SELECT THE FUEL VALVE TO A TANK CONTAINING USABLE FUEL RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6382C.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 12, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA127
Location
ANDERSON, IN
Event ID
20001212X23103
Coordinates
40.129138, -85.760276
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FAILED TO SELECT THE FUEL VALVE TO A TANK CONTAINING USABLE FUEL RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7890369
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# CHI90LA127