N7330ZPIPER PA25-235 1990-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA25-235 S/N: 25-3230

Summary

On August 31, 1990, a Piper PA25-235 (N7330Z) was involved in an incident near Logansport, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PRESENCE OF STANDING CORN IN THE TOUCHDOWN AREA WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA253. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7330Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 31, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA253
Location
LOGANSPORT, IN
Event ID
20001212X23967
Coordinates
40.750465, -86.349632
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PRESENCE OF STANDING CORN IN THE TOUCHDOWN AREA WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-3230
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-25-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALBERTSON JAMES M
Address
3385 COE RD
City
SLOCOMB
State / Zip Code
AL 36375-4010
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# CHI90LA253