N5256PPIPER PA24-180 1990-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA24-180 S/N: 24-288

Summary

On June 30, 1990, a Piper PA24-180 (N5256P) was involved in an incident near Arlington, TX. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO SELECT A TANK WITH FUEL AND THE IMPROPER LOWERING OF FLAPS WHILE PERFORMING A FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT LANDING SHORT AND COLLIDING WITH A FENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5256P.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 30, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA129
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001212X23432
Coordinates
32.749259, -97.080596
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO SELECT A TANK WITH FUEL AND THE IMPROPER LOWERING OF FLAPS WHILE PERFORMING A FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT LANDING SHORT AND COLLIDING WITH A FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-288
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WOLLASTON CHARLES R
Address
4900 NE DELP RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CLAREMORE
State / Zip Code
OK 74017
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# FTW90LA129