N8939L

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-25 S/N: 25-5404

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 18, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90DMG03
Location
FARMVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001212X23590
Coordinates
35.589538, -77.590469
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'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION WHEN HE DECLINED TO ADD FUEL BETWEEN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHTS. THE ENGINE QUIT AS A RESULT OF FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-5404
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
PA-25 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-25-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WESTERN CAROLINA AG AIR INC
Address
1673 RUFTY ST
City
CATAWBA
State / Zip Code
NC 28609-9244
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# ATL90DMG03