N2468GPIPER PA-38-112 1990-05-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-79A0538

Summary

On May 05, 1990, a Piper PA-38-112 (N2468G) was involved in an accident near Jacksonville, TX. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2468G.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 5, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA106
Location
JACKSONVILLE, TX
Event ID
20001212X23144
Coordinates
31.790163, -95.140319
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0538
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COWAN MARY K
Address
RT 4 BOX 81A
Status
Deregistered
City
RUSK
State / Zip Code
TX 75785
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# FTW90FA106