CGBEGPIPER PA-24-180 1990-08-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

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

Summary

On August 17, 1990, a Piper PA-24-180 (CGBEG) was involved in an accident near Charleston, WV. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft CGBEG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 17, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA071
Location
CHARLESTON, WV
Event ID
20001212X23906
Coordinates
38.369308, -81.560699
Nearest Airport
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
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