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
N5256P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-288
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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