N8646PPIPER PA-24-260 1990-09-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-24-260 S/N: 24-4089

Summary

On September 28, 1990, a Piper PA-24-260 (N8646P) was involved in an accident near Bend, OR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF A BROKEN SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS APPROACH INTO AN OPEN FIELD.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90FA197. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8646P.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 28, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90FA197
Location
BEND, OR
Event ID
20001212X24366
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF A BROKEN SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS APPROACH INTO AN OPEN FIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4089
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
A & F TRANSPORTATION CO
Address
202 SE 181ST SUITE 205
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
OR 97233
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# SEA90FA197