CGBEG

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-24-180 S/N: 24-83

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 17, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA071
Location
CHARLESTON, WV
Event ID
20001212X23906
Coordinates
38.369308, -81.560699
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF A FUEL LINE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES & UTILITY POLE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
CGBEG
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-83
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO90LA071