Summary
On May 01, 1990, a Piper PA30 (N7946Y) was involved in an incident near Sedona, AZ. All 3 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'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7946Y.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 1, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA160
Location
SEDONA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X23163
Coordinates
34.940578, -111.939018
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MELVILLE DAN K
Address
E 11019 UPRIVER DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99206
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# LAX90LA160