N2842D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181 S/N: 28-7990488

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 29, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA247
Location
FRIDLEY, MN
Event ID
20001212X23963
Coordinates
45.100742, -93.249008
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION BECAUSE OF FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS MIS-JUDGED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND A RAILROAD SIGN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7990488
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TWO TANGOS AVIATION LLC
Address
75111 RIVER RD
City
COVINGTON
State / Zip Code
LA 70435-2225
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# CHI90LA247