N4257TPIPER PA-32 1990-06-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-32 S/N: 327240035

Summary

On June 09, 1990, a Piper PA-32 (N4257T) was involved in an accident near Bethel, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS DUE TO AN IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TURN AND ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90FA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4257T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 9, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90FA086
Location
BETHEL, AK
Event ID
20001212X23293
Coordinates
60.810356, -161.850860
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS DUE TO AN IMPROPER FUEL SELECTOR POSITION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TURN AND ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
327240035
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VILLAGE AVIATION INC DBA
Address
PO BOX 787
Status
Deregistered
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559
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# ANC90FA086