N55431PIPER PA-28-180 1990-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180 S/N: 28-7305383

Summary

On August 16, 1990, a Piper PA-28-180 (N55431) was involved in an accident near Lees Summit, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: CHECK LIST NOT FOLLOWED, FUEL SYSTEM NOT UNDERSTOOD, AND FUEL BOOST PUMP SELECTOR IMPROPERLY USED, BY THE PIC.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55431.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 16, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA232
Location
LEES SUMMIT, MO
Event ID
20001212X23954
Coordinates
38.909095, -94.379867
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

CHECK LIST NOT FOLLOWED, FUEL SYSTEM NOT UNDERSTOOD, AND FUEL BOOST PUMP SELECTOR IMPROPERLY USED, BY THE PIC.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7305383
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MIDWEST EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT INC
Address
PO BOX 294
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENWOOD
State / Zip Code
MO 64034
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# CHI90LA232