Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 25, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA111
Location
FRACONIA, PA
Event ID
20001212X23265
Coordinates
41.170829, -76.870666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A POWER LOSS DUE TO OIL EXHAUSTION, THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONDUCT AN ADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT AND DEPARTING WITH THE OIL DIP STICK LOOSE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8120C
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
8016135
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DILELLO REMO
Address
GLENSIDE AVENUE & NEW STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
GLENSIDE
State / Zip Code
PA 19038
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# NYC90LA111